How Many People Are Named Birt?

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

Birt
Very Rare
Old English

Birt, a very rare male name, only 14 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 22,902,734 Americans. The vast majority of these folks are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~2,409
Living in US
1 in 137,588
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning 'bright'
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Wise
22
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 22 signifies a person who's destined to be a great leader and visionary.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

268
Worldwide Bearers
#543,171
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
180
🇮🇳 India
22
🇵🇭 Philippines
21
🇨🇦 Canada
12
🇲🇾 Malaysia
7
🇩🇪 Germany
7
🇬🇧 England
3
🇱🇧 Lebanon
3
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
2
🇸🇬 Singapore
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
14 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 113
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
273
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 273 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
20
International
64

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

📜 Birt Through the Generations

Birt has been a name steeped in history, with its peak popularity occurring way back in 1916 when 13 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, the name has remained stable, with no significant fluctuations in usage. Today, out of the 273 total births recorded throughout history, 273 individuals are over the age of 60, indicating that Birt is predominantly associated with older generations. This unique demographic distribution paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past but still cherished by those who bear it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Arkansas 5

✨ Similar Names to Birt

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Birt's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Birt

How Many People Have the Name Birt?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,409 people in the United States currently share the name Birt. That works out to roughly 1 in every 137,588 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Birt a Common or Rare Name?

Birt 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 Birt Mean?

Birt means "Old English origin, meaning 'bright'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Birt Most Popular?

The name Birt reached peak popularity in 1916, with 13 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 Birt?

Approximately 2,409 people named Birt live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,409. That works out to roughly 1 in 137,588 Americans.

Is Birt a rare name?

Birt is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 137,588 Americans has this name.

What does the name Birt mean?

Birt means "Old English origin, meaning 'bright'" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Birt more male or female?

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

When was Birt most popular?

Birt peaked in 1916 with 13 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 US2,409
All-Time Births2,409
1 in X1 in 137,588
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age113
Peak Year1916
World Rank#543,171
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.