How Many People Are Named Cuba?

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

Cuba
Very Rare
Latin

Cuba means 'hollow' in Latin, making it a rare choice for a name. Only 107 people named Cuba live in the US today, representing just 1 in 3,084,094 Americans. The name peaked in popularity way back in 1898 with 29 births.

~2,033
Living in US
1 in 163,035
Americans
1898
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Hollow
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Dignified Mysterious Strong
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

794
Worldwide Bearers
#290,602
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
458
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
56
🇨🇩 DR Congo
48
🇦🇼 Aruba
29
🇮🇳 India
21
🇿🇦 South Africa
21
🇲🇽 Mexico
14
🇷🇺 Russia
14
🇮🇩 Indonesia
12
🇻🇪 Venezuela
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
26 (24%)
♀ Female
81 (76%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 101
21
Would be under 30 (3%)
11
Would be 30–60 (2%)
584
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 616 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: 1898

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
97
Modern Appeal
3
International
81

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

📜 Cuba Through the Generations

Cuba has been a steady presence through the generations, though its usage has remained very low. With only 107 living bearers in the US, it's a name that's become increasingly rare. Over 95% of those named Cuba are over 60, indicating a strong association with older generations. The name's peak year was 1898, suggesting it may have fallen out of favor as new naming trends emerged.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Kentucky 22

✨ Similar Names to Cuba

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cuba's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Cuba

How Many People Have the Name Cuba?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,033 people in the United States currently share the name Cuba. That works out to roughly 1 in every 163,035 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cuba a Common or Rare Name?

Cuba 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 Cuba Mean?

Cuba means "hollow" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cuba in SSA data, approximately 24% are male and 76% are female.

When Was Cuba Most Popular?

The name Cuba reached peak popularity in 1898, with 29 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 Cuba?

Approximately 2,033 people named Cuba live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,033. That works out to roughly 1 in 163,035 Americans.

Is Cuba a rare name?

Cuba is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 163,035 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cuba mean?

Cuba means "hollow" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Cuba more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 24% of people named Cuba are male and 76% are female.

When was Cuba most popular?

Cuba peaked in 1898 with 29 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 US2,033
All-Time Births2,033
1 in X1 in 163,035
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age101
Peak Year1898
World Rank#290,602
Male %24%
Female %76%

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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.