How Many People Are Named Ao?

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

Ao
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Ao, a very rare male name, is held by just 13 people in the US, making up 1 in 25,568,888 Americans. All of those named Ao are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern choice.

~800
Living in US
1 in 414,312
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Aoa
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Innovative Dynamic Forward-thinking
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

201,236
Worldwide Bearers
#5,183
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
111,584
🇻🇳 Vietnam
79,933
🇲🇴 Macau
3,900
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
1,081
🇮🇩 Indonesia
947
🇰🇭 Cambodia
665
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
614
🇹🇭 Thailand
335
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
297
🇮🇷 Iran
274

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
13 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 5
13
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 13 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
17
Classic Feel
2
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Ao Through the Generations

Ao has seen steady growth since its inception, peaking in 2023 with 7 births. Today, all 13 individuals bearing this name are under 30, indicating its popularity among younger parents. With no representation in older age groups, Ao remains firmly rooted in contemporary naming trends.

✨ Similar Names to Ao

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ao's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Ao

How Many People Have the Name Ao?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 800 people in the United States currently share the name Ao. That works out to roughly 1 in every 414,312 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ao a Common or Rare Name?

Ao 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 Ao Mean?

Ao means "creative variant of Aoa" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ao Most Popular?

The name Ao reached peak popularity in 2023, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Ao?

Approximately 800 people named Ao live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 800. That works out to roughly 1 in 414,312 Americans.

Is Ao a rare name?

Ao is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 414,312 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ao mean?

Ao means "creative variant of Aoa" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Ao more male or female?

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

When was Ao most popular?

Ao peaked in 2023 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US800
All-Time Births800
1 in X1 in 414,312
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age5
Peak Year2023
World Rank#5,183
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.