How Many People Are Named Choice?

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

Choice
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Choice is a very rare name for boys, with only 146 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,261,858 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2024 with 17 births, but most people named Choice are over 60, giving it a decidedly older feel.

~2,028
Living in US
1 in 163,437
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes decisiveness
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Decisive Confident Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

12,926
Worldwide Bearers
#51,501
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
5,966
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
3,583
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2,111
🇺🇸 United States
320
🇿🇲 Zambia
261
🇲🇼 Malawi
254
🇿🇦 South Africa
127
🇱🇷 Liberia
63
🇬🇧 England
40
🇧🇼 Botswana
37

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
119 (82%)
♀ Female
27 (18%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 59
113
Would be under 30 (40%)
14
Would be 30–60 (5%)
158
Would be over 60 (55%)

All 285 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

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

📜 Choice Through the Generations

Choice stands out as a name that has seen a resurgence in recent years, despite being very rare. With only 146 individuals named Choice currently living in the United States, the name has a unique charm. Interestingly, the majority of those named Choice are over 60, which gives the name a somewhat older generation feel. However, the name's peak year was in 2024, indicating a modern twist on an otherwise traditional name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Oklahoma 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Choice

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Choice's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Choice

How Many People Have the Name Choice?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,028 people in the United States currently share the name Choice. That works out to roughly 1 in every 163,437 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Choice a Common or Rare Name?

Choice 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 Choice Mean?

Choice means "modern coinage, evokes decisiveness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Choice in SSA data, approximately 82% are male and 18% are female.

When Was Choice Most Popular?

The name Choice reached peak popularity in 2024, with 17 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 Choice?

Approximately 2,028 people named Choice live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,028. That works out to roughly 1 in 163,437 Americans.

Is Choice a rare name?

Choice is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 163,437 Americans has this name.

What does the name Choice mean?

Choice means "modern coinage, evokes decisiveness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Choice more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 82% of people named Choice are male and 18% are female.

When was Choice most popular?

Choice peaked in 2024 with 17 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 US2,028
All-Time Births2,028
1 in X1 in 163,437
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age59
Peak Year2024
World Rank#51,501
Male %82%
Female %18%

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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.