How Many People Are Named Assitan?

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

Assitan
Very Rare
West African, derived from Arabic

Assitan is a very rare name, with only 15 people born in the US and 15 still living. That makes it 1 in 22,213,397 Americans. It peaked in 2001 with 5 births and is still a modern name, with almost everyone under 30.

~15
Living in US
1 in 22,213,397
Americans
2001
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A West African name often considered a form of the Arabic name Aissata or Aisha, meaning life or living.
🌐
Origin
West African, derived from Arabic
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Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Warm Nurturing Resilient Gentle
2
Life Path Number

The life-path number 2 is traditionally associated with diplomacy, cooperation, and sensitivity. People connected to this number tend to be natural peacemakers who thrive in partnerships and value harmony in their relationships.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

115,644
Worldwide Bearers
#8,916
Global Rank
🇲🇱 Mali
114,708
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
571
🇫🇷 France
155
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
137
🇺🇸 United States
21
🇬🇳 Guinea
18
🇸🇳 Senegal
14
🇸🇪 Sweden
4
🇳🇪 Niger
4
🇧🇪 Belgium
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
15 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 19
15
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 15 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: 2001

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
19
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Assitan Through the Generations

The name Assitan is incredibly rare, with just 15 people born in the US and the same number still living. This stark contrast between the all-time births and current living bearers highlights its rarity. The peak year was 2001, when 5 babies were named Assitan, indicating a brief but notable surge in popularity. More intriguingly, the age distribution shows a clear skew towards younger individuals, with 15 people under 30 and none aged 30-60 or over 60. This pattern suggests that Assitan is a modern, newer-generation name that has remained stable since its peak, making it a fascinating case study in contemporary naming trends.

✨ Similar Names to Assitan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Assitan's West African, derived from Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Assitan

How Many People Have the Name Assitan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 15 people in the United States currently share the name Assitan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 22,213,397 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Assitan a Common or Rare Name?

Assitan 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 Assitan Mean?

Assitan means "A West African name often considered a form of the Arabic name Aissata or Aisha, meaning life or living." and comes from West African, derived from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Assitan Most Popular?

The name Assitan reached peak popularity in 2001, with 5 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 Assitan?

Approximately 15 people named Assitan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 15. That works out to roughly 1 in 22,213,397 Americans.

Is Assitan a rare name?

Assitan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 22,213,397 Americans has this name.

What does the name Assitan mean?

Assitan means "A West African name often considered a form of the Arabic name Aissata or Aisha, meaning life or living." and comes from West African, derived from Arabic origins.

Is Assitan more male or female?

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

When was Assitan most popular?

Assitan peaked in 2001 with 5 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 US15
All-Time Births15
1 in X1 in 22,213,397
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age19
Peak Year2001
World Rank#8,916
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.