How Many People Are Named Ayen?

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

Ayen
Very Rare
African (Dinka)

Ayen is a very rare name, with only 102 people currently living in the US. That's 1 in 3,226,029 Americans. It's almost exclusively used for young folks, with everyone under 30.

~220
Living in US
1 in 1,506,588
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Eye or pupil of the eye
🌐
Origin
African (Dinka)
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Gentle Compassionate Perceptive
9
Life Path Number

The number 9 is traditionally linked to compassion, humanitarianism, and a deep concern for the well-being of others. People with this life path number are often seen as generous and idealistic, driven by a desire to make the world a better place.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

103,885
Worldwide Bearers
#9,849
Global Rank
🇸🇸 South Sudan
86,345
🇸🇩 Sudan
10,709
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
1,965
🇮🇳 India
1,950
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,096
🇰🇪 Kenya
854
🇵🇭 Philippines
373
🇼🇸 Samoa
183
🇨🇴 Colombia
62
🇲🇾 Malaysia
59

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
102 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
103
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 103 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
56
Classic Feel
6
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Ayen Through the Generations

Ayen has a unique story, being both rare and relatively new. With just 103 total births across all time but 102 people still living, it shows a name that hasn't caught on widely yet. The fact that 100% of those named Ayen are under 30 makes it a truly modern name. Its peak year was 2022, with 10 births, indicating a recent surge in popularity. This contrasts sharply with its current low living count, suggesting a name that's still finding its footing.

✨ Similar Names to Ayen

📄 About the Name Ayen

How Many People Have the Name Ayen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 220 people in the United States currently share the name Ayen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,506,588 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ayen a Common or Rare Name?

Ayen 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 Ayen Mean?

Ayen means "Eye or pupil of the eye" and comes from African (Dinka) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ayen Most Popular?

The name Ayen reached peak popularity in 2022, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 Ayen?

Approximately 220 people named Ayen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 220. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,506,588 Americans.

Is Ayen a rare name?

Ayen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,506,588 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ayen mean?

Ayen means "Eye or pupil of the eye" and comes from African (Dinka) origins.

Is Ayen more male or female?

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

When was Ayen most popular?

Ayen peaked in 2022 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

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 US220
All-Time Births220
1 in X1 in 1,506,588
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2022
World Rank#9,849
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.