How Many People Are Named Azalea?

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

Azalea
Very Rare
Greek

Azalea means 'dry place' in Greek and it's super rare, with only 1 in 32,477 Americans sharing this name. There are around 10,161 people named Azalea living in the US today, and it's really taking off, peaking in 2024.

~10,161
Living in US
1 in 32,477
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dry place
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Gentle Creative Optimistic
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

10,398
Worldwide Bearers
#102,442
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
10,161
🇨🇳 China
29
🇨🇦 Canada
27
🇪🇨 Ecuador
26
🇵🇪 Peru
25
🇪🇸 Spain
17
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
13
🇮🇹 Italy
10
🇶🇦 Qatar
10
🇦🇺 Australia
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
10,161 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
9,593
Would be under 30 (90%)
527
Would be 30–60 (5%)
498
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 10,618 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
5

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

📜 Azalea Through the Generations

Azalea has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. With 9,593 under-30s, it's clear that this name is favored by modern parents. The peak year of 2024 saw 868 births, marking a significant milestone for this relatively new name. As of now, the average age of someone named Azalea is just 15, indicating its recent rise in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,629
Texas 1,379
Florida 444
New York 443
Arizona 335
Pennsylvania 264
Illinois 262
Ohio 236
Washington 233
Michigan 231

⭐ Famous People Named Azalea

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✨ Similar Names to Azalea

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Azalea's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Azalea

How Many People Have the Name Azalea?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,161 people in the United States currently share the name Azalea. That works out to roughly 1 in every 32,477 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Azalea a Common or Rare Name?

Azalea 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 Azalea Mean?

Azalea means "dry place" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Azalea Most Popular?

The name Azalea reached peak popularity in 2024, with 868 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Azalea?

Approximately 10,161 people named Azalea live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,618. That works out to roughly 1 in 32,477 Americans.

Is Azalea a rare name?

Azalea is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 32,477 Americans has this name.

What does the name Azalea mean?

Azalea means "dry place" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Azalea more male or female?

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

When was Azalea most popular?

Azalea peaked in 2024 with 868 births that year. Current trend: 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 US10,161
All-Time Births10,618
1 in X1 in 32,477
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2024
World Rank#102,442
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.