How Many People Are Named Aerial?

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

Aerial
Very Rare

Aerial means 'high up' and it's incredibly rare, with only 1,970 people bearing this name in the US today, making up just 1 in 167,515 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 52%, are under 30, showing it's definitely a modern choice.

~1,970
Living in US
1 in 167,515
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
High up
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Energetic Adventurous
1
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,351
Worldwide Bearers
#444,187
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,970
🇹🇼 Taiwan
66
🇿🇦 South Africa
15
🇵🇭 Philippines
11
🇮🇳 India
6
🇲🇵 Northern Mariana Islands
6
🇬🇧 England
4
🇨🇦 Canada
3
🇨🇳 China
2
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (0%)
♀ Female
1,964 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
1,045
Would be under 30 (52%)
955
Would be 30–60 (48%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 2,000 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: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
70

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

📜 Aerial Through the Generations

Aerial has seen its popularity peak in 1991 with 138 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, there are 1,970 people named Aerial living in the US, with most falling into the younger age groups. Specifically, 1,045 are under 30, 955 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60, indicating it's a name favored by newer generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 224
Alabama 52
Mississippi 45
Georgia 35
Ohio 35
Illinois 32
California 28
North Carolina 25
Louisiana 24
Tennessee 24

✨ Similar Names to Aerial

📄 About the Name Aerial

How Many People Have the Name Aerial?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,970 people in the United States currently share the name Aerial. That works out to roughly 1 in every 167,515 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aerial a Common or Rare Name?

Aerial 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Aerial Most Popular?

The name Aerial reached peak popularity in 1991, with 138 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Aerial?

Approximately 1,970 people named Aerial live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,000. That works out to roughly 1 in 167,515 Americans.

Is Aerial a rare name?

Aerial is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 167,515 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aerial mean?

Aerial means "high up".

Is Aerial more male or female?

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

When was Aerial most popular?

Aerial peaked in 1991 with 138 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US1,970
All-Time Births2,000
1 in X1 in 167,515
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1991
World Rank#444,187
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.