How Many People Are Named Champion?

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

Champion
Rare
Modern American coinage

Champion means 'champion' or victor, a fitting title for such a rare name. Only 695 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 475,031 Americans. The name peaked in 2019 with 71 births, showing its rising popularity among younger parents.

~16,858
Living in US
1 in 19,661
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victor
🌐
Origin
Modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Strong
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,593
Worldwide Bearers
#89,573
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2,721
🇨🇩 DR Congo
774
🇳🇬 Nigeria
632
🇿🇦 South Africa
301
🇲🇼 Malawi
296
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
248
🇺🇸 United States
150
🇮🇳 India
133
🇿🇲 Zambia
97
🇺🇬 Uganda
43

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
695 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
691
Would be under 30 (97%)
10
Would be 30–60 (1%)
14
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 715 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
11
Modern Appeal
100
International
94

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

📜 Champion Through the Generations

Champion stands out as a very rare name, with only 695 individuals bearing it across the United States. This name's prevalence is concentrated among younger generations, with 97% of Champions being under 30 years old. Born in 2019, the peak year saw 71 births, indicating a growing trend towards this modern, strong-sounding moniker. As of now, the average age of a person named Champion is 11, suggesting that the name is increasingly favored by contemporary parents looking for unique yet powerful names for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 68
Georgia 42
California 24
Florida 22
North Carolina 7
New York 5
Virginia 5

✨ Similar Names to Champion

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Champion's Modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Champion

How Many People Have the Name Champion?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 16,858 people in the United States currently share the name Champion. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,661 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Champion a Common or Rare Name?

Champion is classified as 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 Champion Mean?

Champion means "victor" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Champion Most Popular?

The name Champion reached peak popularity in 2019, with 71 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Champion?

Approximately 16,858 people named Champion live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 16,858. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,661 Americans.

Is Champion a rare name?

Champion is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,661 Americans has this name.

What does the name Champion mean?

Champion means "victor" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.

Is Champion more male or female?

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

When was Champion most popular?

Champion peaked in 2019 with 71 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US16,858
All-Time Births16,858
1 in X1 in 19,661
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2019
World Rank#89,573
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.