How Many People Are Named Cagney?
Complete statistics for the name Cagney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Cagney is a very rare female name, with only 281 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,173,827 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1985 with 61 births, showing how its usage has remained stable over the decades.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 38All 291 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: 1985Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Cagney Through the Generations
Cagney has seen a steady presence throughout the generations, with its peak occurring in 1985 when 61 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Cagney are adults, with 88% falling within the 30 to 60-year-old range. This distribution suggests a name that's both timeless and modern, appealing across different eras without losing its charm.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Cagney's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Cagney
How Many People Have the Name Cagney?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 641 people in the United States currently share the name Cagney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 517,082 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Cagney a Common or Rare Name?
Cagney 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 Cagney Mean?
Cagney means "creative variant of Cagney" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Cagney in SSA data, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.
When Was Cagney Most Popular?
The name Cagney reached peak popularity in 1985, with 61 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 Cagney?
Approximately 641 people named Cagney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 641. That works out to roughly 1 in 517,082 Americans.
Is Cagney a rare name?
Cagney is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 517,082 Americans has this name.
What does the name Cagney mean?
Cagney means "creative variant of Cagney" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Cagney more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 35% of people named Cagney are male and 65% are female.
When was Cagney most popular?
Cagney peaked in 1985 with 61 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.