How Many People Are Named Belem?

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

Belem
Very Rare
Portuguese

Belem is a rare, feminine name with Portuguese roots, meaning 'blossom'. Only 1 in 1,136,927 Americans share this unique name, making it very uncommon. The majority of people named Belem are under 30, indicating its status as a modern choice.

~290
Living in US
1 in 1,136,927
Americans
1999
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Portuguese place name
🌐
Origin
Portuguese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Radiant Energetic Creative
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

20,479
Worldwide Bearers
#37,157
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
18,179
🇺🇸 United States
819
🇹🇩 Chad
741
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
155
🇧🇷 Brazil
131
🇵🇹 Portugal
92
🇮🇳 India
86
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
58
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
49
🇨🇱 Chile
21

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
290 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 28
182
Would be under 30 (61%)
108
Would be 30–60 (36%)
6
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 296 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: 1999

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
85
International
98

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

📜 Belem Through the Generations

Belem reached its peak popularity in 1999 with 19 births, but since then, its usage has been slowly declining. Today, there are approximately 290 people named Belem living in the United States, with an average age of 28. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 182 under 30, 108 between 30 and 60, and only 6 over 60. This trend suggests that Belem is a name embraced by newer generations, reflecting a shift in naming preferences.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 35
Texas 20

✨ Similar Names to Belem

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Belem's Portuguese roots

📄 About the Name Belem

How Many People Have the Name Belem?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 290 people in the United States currently share the name Belem. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,136,927 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Belem a Common or Rare Name?

Belem 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 Belem Mean?

Belem means "Portuguese place name" and comes from Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Belem Most Popular?

The name Belem reached peak popularity in 1999, with 19 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Belem?

Approximately 290 people named Belem live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 296. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,136,927 Americans.

Is Belem a rare name?

Belem is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,136,927 Americans has this name.

What does the name Belem mean?

Belem means "Portuguese place name" and comes from Portuguese origins.

Is Belem more male or female?

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

When was Belem most popular?

Belem peaked in 1999 with 19 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US290
All-Time Births296
1 in X1 in 1,136,927
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age28
Peak Year1999
World Rank#37,157
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.