How Many People Are Named Araceli?

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

Araceli
Very Rare
Spanish

Araceli means 'altar of heaven' in Spanish, making it both rare and meaningful, only 1 in 16,897 Americans have this name, with around 19,530 people named Araceli alive today. The majority, half of them, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, younger generation's choice.

~19,530
Living in US
1 in 16,897
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Altar of heaven
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Compassionate Inspired
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

19,530
Worldwide Bearers
#2,618
Global Rank
🇻🇪 Venezuela
904
🇧🇴 Bolivia
729
🇺🇾 Uruguay
703
🇨🇺 Cuba
642
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
315
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇨🇦 Canada
201
🇩🇪 Germany
156
🇵🇾 Paraguay
139
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
116

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
129 (1%)
♀ Female
19,401 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
9,935
Would be under 30 (50%)
9,487
Would be 30–60 (47%)
616
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 20,038 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: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
88
International
5

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

📜 Araceli Through the Generations

Araceli peaked in popularity in 2002 with 573 births, reflecting a surge in interest during that decade. Today, the average age of those named Araceli stands at 30, indicating a relatively young demographic. With 9,935 under 30, 9,487 aged between 30 and 60, and just 616 over 60, it's clear that Araceli is a name increasingly favored by younger parents, contributing to its declining trend but maintaining its charm among new generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 7,774
Texas 4,946
Illinois 1,193
Arizona 766
Florida 481
Washington 390
Colorado 271
New York 249
Oregon 228
New Mexico 199

✨ Similar Names to Araceli

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Araceli's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Araceli

How Many People Have the Name Araceli?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,530 people in the United States currently share the name Araceli. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,897 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Araceli a Common or Rare Name?

Araceli 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 Araceli Mean?

Araceli means "altar of heaven" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Araceli in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Araceli Most Popular?

The name Araceli reached peak popularity in 2002, with 573 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 Araceli?

Approximately 19,530 people named Araceli live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 20,038. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,897 Americans.

Is Araceli a rare name?

Araceli is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,897 Americans has this name.

What does the name Araceli mean?

Araceli means "altar of heaven" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Araceli more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Araceli are male and 99% are female.

When was Araceli most popular?

Araceli peaked in 2002 with 573 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 US19,530
All-Time Births20,038
1 in X1 in 16,897
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age30
Peak Year2002
World Rank#2,618
Male %1%
Female %99%

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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.