How Many People Are Named Chalice?

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

Chalice
Very Rare
Latin

Chalice means 'a precious cup', making it a rare gem among names. Only 249 people in the US today share this unique moniker, equating to just 1 in 1,326,070 Americans. Interestingly, it peaked in popularity back in 1990 with 19 births.

~249
Living in US
1 in 1,326,070
Americans
1990
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Precious cup
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Refined Mystical Elegant
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

549
Worldwide Bearers
#359,531
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
386
🇿🇦 South Africa
37
🇺🇬 Uganda
36
🇵🇭 Philippines
20
🇬🇧 England
14
🇳🇬 Nigeria
9
🇲🇾 Malaysia
7
🇯🇲 Jamaica
6
🇦🇺 Australia
3
🇨🇦 Canada
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
249 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
49
Would be under 30 (19%)
200
Would be 30–60 (77%)
11
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 260 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: 1990

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
69
International
76

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

📜 Chalice Through the Generations

Chalice, a name steeped in history and symbolism, has seen a stable presence across generations. With its peak year occurring in 1990, it's clear that the name has maintained a niche appeal over time. Today, the majority of those named Chalice are aged between 30 and 60, indicating a steady flow of new parents embracing this classic yet modern choice. The name's enduring charm is reflected in its current status as a very rare female name, with only 260 recorded births throughout history in the United States.

✨ Similar Names to Chalice

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Chalice's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Chalice

How Many People Have the Name Chalice?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 249 people in the United States currently share the name Chalice. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,326,070 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Chalice a Common or Rare Name?

Chalice 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 Chalice Mean?

Chalice means "precious cup" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Chalice Most Popular?

The name Chalice reached peak popularity in 1990, with 19 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 Chalice?

Approximately 249 people named Chalice live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 260. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,326,070 Americans.

Is Chalice a rare name?

Chalice is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,326,070 Americans has this name.

What does the name Chalice mean?

Chalice means "precious cup" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Chalice more male or female?

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

When was Chalice most popular?

Chalice peaked in 1990 with 19 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 US249
All-Time Births260
1 in X1 in 1,326,070
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1990
World Rank#359,531
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.