How Many People Are Named Acadia?

Complete statistics for the name Acadia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Acadia
Very Rare
French

Acadia means 'place of the brave' and it's super rare, with only 1,084 people bearing this name in the US, making up just 1 in 304,558 Americans. The majority, 93%, are under 30, giving it a fresh, modern vibe.

~1,084
Living in US
1 in 304,558
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Place of the brave
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Brave Determined Strong
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who don't shy away from challenges.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,138
Worldwide Bearers
#1,350,955
Global Rank
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
9
🇺🇸 United States
1,084
🇮🇩 Indonesia
9
🇧🇷 Brazil
7
🇲🇽 Mexico
4
🇬🇧 England
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇵🇪 Peru
2
🇻🇪 Venezuela
1
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,084 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
1,013
Would be under 30 (93%)
80
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,093 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
10

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Acadia Through the Generations

Acadia has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2018 with 62 births. Today, there are 1,084 people named Acadia in the United States, with most under 30 years old. This younger demographic indicates that Acadia is a name embraced by new parents, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Maine 37
New York 29
Massachusetts 13
Ohio 12
California 5
Florida 5
New Jersey 5
Pennsylvania 5

✨ Similar Names to Acadia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Acadia's French roots

📄 About the Name Acadia

How Many People Have the Name Acadia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,084 people in the United States currently share the name Acadia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 304,558 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Acadia a Common or Rare Name?

Acadia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Acadia Mean?

Acadia means "place of the brave" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Acadia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Acadia Most Popular?

The name Acadia reached peak popularity in 2018, with 62 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Acadia?

Approximately 1,084 people named Acadia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,093. That works out to roughly 1 in 304,558 Americans.

Is Acadia a rare name?

Acadia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 304,558 Americans has this name.

What does the name Acadia mean?

Acadia means "place of the brave" and comes from French origins.

Is Acadia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Acadia are male and 100% are female.

When was Acadia most popular?

Acadia peaked in 2018 with 62 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,084
All-Time Births1,093
1 in X1 in 304,558
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2018
World Rank#1,350,955
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.