How Many People Are Named Creola?

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

Creola
Very Rare
American coinage, evoking a blend of cultures

Creola is a rare, vintage name that's been around since the early 20th century, with only 397 people named Creola living in the US today, making up just 1 in 831,857 Americans. The vast majority of those named Creola are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~397
Living in US
1 in 831,857
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Creole
🌐
Origin
American coinage, evoking a blend of cultures
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Reserved Mature
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,425
Worldwide Bearers
#206,743
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,277
🇮🇹 Italy
90
🇷🇴 Romania
35
🇧🇾 Belarus
3
🇨🇦 Canada
3
🇧🇸 Bahamas
2
🇫🇷 France
2
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇬🇾 Guyana
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
397 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 97
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
44
Would be 30–60 (3%)
1,692
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 1,736 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
14
International
86

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

📜 Creola Through the Generations

Creola, a name that peaked in popularity in 1920 with 67 births, has maintained a stable presence through the decades. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 397 individuals bearing the name in the United States. Interestingly, 97% of these people are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. This unique distribution suggests that Creola is a name deeply rooted in the past, cherished by those who grew up during a different era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Alabama 204
South Carolina 165
North Carolina 103
Texas 47
Mississippi 33
Louisiana 14
West Virginia 12

✨ Similar Names to Creola

📄 About the Name Creola

How Many People Have the Name Creola?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 397 people in the United States currently share the name Creola. That works out to roughly 1 in every 831,857 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Creola a Common or Rare Name?

Creola 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 Creola Mean?

Creola means "creative variant of Creole" and comes from American coinage, evoking a blend of cultures origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Creola Most Popular?

The name Creola reached peak popularity in 1920, with 67 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 Creola?

Approximately 397 people named Creola live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,736. That works out to roughly 1 in 831,857 Americans.

Is Creola a rare name?

Creola is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 831,857 Americans has this name.

What does the name Creola mean?

Creola means "creative variant of Creole" and comes from American coinage, evoking a blend of cultures origins.

Is Creola more male or female?

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

When was Creola most popular?

Creola peaked in 1920 with 67 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 US397
All-Time Births1,736
1 in X1 in 831,857
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age97
Peak Year1920
World Rank#206,743
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.