How Many People Are Named Coumba?

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

Coumba
Very Rare
West African

Coumba is a very rare name, with only 212 people living in the US today. That's 1 in 1,554,147 Americans. It's a modern name, with most bearers under 30, peaking in 2014.

~212
Living in US
1 in 1,554,147
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A West African name often meaning 'companion' or associated with being born on a certain day
🌐
Origin
West African
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Warm Sociable Nurturing Resilient
1
Life Path Number

The number 1 in numerology represents leadership, independence, and a pioneering spirit. People with this life path number tend to be self-motivated and driven, with a natural ability to forge their own way forward.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

231,067
Worldwide Bearers
#4,541
Global Rank
🇸🇳 Senegal
168,529
🇲🇱 Mali
40,316
🇲🇷 Mauritania
19,475
🇫🇷 France
1,755
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
355
🇪🇸 Spain
154
🇲🇦 Morocco
136
🇺🇸 United States
114
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
91
🇧🇪 Belgium
18

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
212 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
214
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 214 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
68
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Coumba Through the Generations

Coumba is a unique name with a fascinating story. Only 214 people have been born with this name in the entire history of the United States, yet there are already 212 living today, indicating a rising trend. The peak year for births was 2014, with 15 babies named Coumba. This name is predominantly female and has a strong presence among those under 30, with none aged 30-60 or over 60. The rarity of Coumba is underscored by its world rank of #4,541, with 231,067 living bearers globally, many of whom are concentrated in Senegal. Its rise in popularity is notable, especially considering the significant gap between its all-time births and current living population, suggesting a growing community of Coumbas.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 27

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Coumba's West African roots

📄 About the Name Coumba

How Many People Have the Name Coumba?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 212 people in the United States currently share the name Coumba. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,554,147 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Coumba a Common or Rare Name?

Coumba 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 Coumba Mean?

Coumba means "A West African name often meaning 'companion' or associated with being born on a certain day" and comes from West African origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Coumba Most Popular?

The name Coumba reached peak popularity in 2014, with 15 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 Coumba?

Approximately 212 people named Coumba live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 214. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,554,147 Americans.

Is Coumba a rare name?

Coumba is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,554,147 Americans has this name.

What does the name Coumba mean?

Coumba means "A West African name often meaning 'companion' or associated with being born on a certain day" and comes from West African origins.

Is Coumba more male or female?

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

When was Coumba most popular?

Coumba peaked in 2014 with 15 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 US212
All-Time Births214
1 in X1 in 1,554,147
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2014
World Rank#4,541
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.