How Many People Are Named Alicia?

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

Alicia
Very Rare
Spanish

Alicia means 'noble' and has a timeless charm. That's about 1 in 1,540 Americans who have this name, making it uncommon yet familiar. It peaked in popularity back in 1984 with 7,852 births.

~417
Living in US
1 in 794,842
Americans
1984
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Noble
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

214,297
Worldwide Bearers
#431
Global Rank
🇨🇺 Cuba
29,572
🇪🇨 Ecuador
25,289
🇧🇴 Bolivia
24,290
🇵🇾 Paraguay
19,479
🇺🇾 Uruguay
16,000
🇿🇦 South Africa
10,566
🇹🇿 Tanzania
9,455
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
8,665
🇦🇺 Australia
7,204
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
6,418

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
623 (0%)
♀ Female
213,674 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
47,121
Would be under 30 (20%)
150,226
Would be 30–60 (65%)
33,464
Would be over 60 (14%)

All 230,811 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: 1984

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
100
Classic Feel
57
Modern Appeal
43
International
5

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

📜 Alicia Through the Generations

Alicia has seen its fair share of popularity over the decades, reaching its peak in 1984 when 7,852 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 214,297 people named Alicia living in the United States, with an average age of 43. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 20% under 30, 66% aged 30 to 60, and 14% over 60, indicating a strong presence across different age groups.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 32,518
Texas 25,383
New York 15,714
Illinois 9,880
Florida 9,800
Pennsylvania 9,497
Michigan 8,642
Ohio 8,288
Georgia 5,781
New Jersey 5,691

⭐ Famous People Named Alicia

Alicia is a feminine given name. It is a variant of Alice, which comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis (Adelaide), meaning "noble natured".…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Alicia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Alicia's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Alicia

How Many People Have the Name Alicia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 417 people in the United States currently share the name Alicia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 794,842 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Alicia a Common or Rare Name?

Alicia 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 Alicia Mean?

Alicia means "noble" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Alicia Most Popular?

The name Alicia reached peak popularity in 1984, with 7,852 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 Alicia?

Approximately 417 people named Alicia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 417. That works out to roughly 1 in 794,842 Americans.

Is Alicia a rare name?

Alicia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 794,842 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alicia mean?

Alicia means "noble" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Alicia more male or female?

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

When was Alicia most popular?

Alicia peaked in 1984 with 7,852 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 US417
All-Time Births417
1 in X1 in 794,842
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1984
World Rank#431
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.