How Many People Are Named Cuauhtemoc?

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

Cuauhtemoc
Very Rare
Nahuatl

Cuauhtemoc means 'fallen eagle' in Nahuatl and was a revered Aztec ruler; only 1,182 people named Cuauhtemoc live in the US today, making up just 1 in 279,145 Americans; most folks named Cuauhtemoc are under 30, with 2007 being the peak birth year.

~1,182
Living in US
1 in 279,145
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fallen eagle
🌐
Origin
Nahuatl
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Strong Proud Determined
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 signifies a spiritual leader or visionary.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

22,472
Worldwide Bearers
#34,638
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
20,643
🇺🇸 United States
1,743
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
19
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
9
🇩🇪 Germany
9
🇧🇷 Brazil
7
🇨🇦 Canada
7
🇻🇪 Venezuela
4
🇵🇦 Panama
4
🇬🇧 England
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
1,182 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
783
Would be under 30 (64%)
413
Would be 30–60 (34%)
31
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 1,227 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
98

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

📜 Cuauhtemoc Through the Generations

Cuauhtemoc has seen a steady rise and recent decline in popularity, peaking in 2007 with 47 births. Today, there are 1,182 people named Cuauhtemoc in the United States, with the majority under 30 years old. This modern name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its relatively recent adoption in the U.S., with 783 individuals under 30 compared to 413 aged between 30 and 60, and only 31 over 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 549
Texas 140
Illinois 5

✨ Similar Names to Cuauhtemoc

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cuauhtemoc's Nahuatl roots

📄 About the Name Cuauhtemoc

How Many People Have the Name Cuauhtemoc?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,182 people in the United States currently share the name Cuauhtemoc. That works out to roughly 1 in every 279,145 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cuauhtemoc a Common or Rare Name?

Cuauhtemoc 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 Cuauhtemoc Mean?

Cuauhtemoc means "fallen eagle" and comes from Nahuatl origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Cuauhtemoc Most Popular?

The name Cuauhtemoc reached peak popularity in 2007, with 47 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Cuauhtemoc?

Approximately 1,182 people named Cuauhtemoc live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,227. That works out to roughly 1 in 279,145 Americans.

Is Cuauhtemoc a rare name?

Cuauhtemoc is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 279,145 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cuauhtemoc mean?

Cuauhtemoc means "fallen eagle" and comes from Nahuatl origins.

Is Cuauhtemoc more male or female?

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

When was Cuauhtemoc most popular?

Cuauhtemoc peaked in 2007 with 47 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US1,182
All-Time Births1,227
1 in X1 in 279,145
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age27
Peak Year2007
World Rank#34,638
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.