How Many People Are Named Binnie?

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

Binnie
Very Rare
Old English

Binnie is a rare name, originating from Old English, that's been around since the early 20th century. Only 176 people in the US today carry this name, making up just 1 in 1,873,920 Americans. The vast majority of those named Binnie are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1942.

~409
Living in US
1 in 810,389
Americans
1942
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning 'white'
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Whimsical Gentle Reserved
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,285
Worldwide Bearers
#219,865
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
652
🇲🇼 Malawi
169
🇮🇳 India
154
🇳🇱 Netherlands
82
🇬🇧 England
40
🇵🇭 Philippines
36
🇨🇦 Canada
29
🇿🇦 South Africa
27
🇪🇨 Ecuador
21
🇬🇧 Scotland
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
24 (14%)
♀ Female
153 (86%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 88
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
468
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 468 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: 1942

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
64
Modern Appeal
36
International
85

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

📜 Binnie Through the Generations

Binnie, a name rooted in Old English, has seen a stable presence throughout the decades, peaking in 1942 with 35 births. Today, the name is very rare, with only 176 individuals bearing it in the United States. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with all 468 recorded births being over 60 years old, indicating a strong association with the mid-20th century. This unique demographic profile suggests that Binnie is a name deeply embedded in the memories of a specific era, rather than a contemporary choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 11

✨ Similar Names to Binnie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Binnie's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Binnie

How Many People Have the Name Binnie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 409 people in the United States currently share the name Binnie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 810,389 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Binnie a Common or Rare Name?

Binnie 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 Binnie Mean?

Binnie means "Old English origin, meaning 'white'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Binnie in SSA data, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female.

When Was Binnie Most Popular?

The name Binnie reached peak popularity in 1942, with 35 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 Binnie?

Approximately 409 people named Binnie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 409. That works out to roughly 1 in 810,389 Americans.

Is Binnie a rare name?

Binnie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 810,389 Americans has this name.

What does the name Binnie mean?

Binnie means "Old English origin, meaning 'white'" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Binnie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 14% of people named Binnie are male and 86% are female.

When was Binnie most popular?

Binnie peaked in 1942 with 35 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 US409
All-Time Births409
1 in X1 in 810,389
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age88
Peak Year1942
World Rank#219,865
Male %14%
Female %86%

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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.