How Many People Are Named Cuyler?

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

Cuyler
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Cuyler, a very rare name for boys, stands out with only 719 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 459,055 Americans. The majority, 66%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~1,487
Living in US
1 in 222,898
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes strength
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and optimism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,202
Worldwide Bearers
#386,824
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
719
🇨🇦 Canada
32
🇵🇭 Philippines
9
🇿🇦 South Africa
5
🇲🇽 Mexico
2
🇦🇺 Australia
1
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇨🇳 China
1
🇫🇷 France
1
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
709 (99%)
♀ Female
10 (1%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
495
Would be under 30 (66%)
233
Would be 30–60 (31%)
20
Would be over 60 (3%)

All 748 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: 2009

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
74

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

📜 Cuyler Through the Generations

Cuyler emerged as a name in the late 20th century, peaking in popularity in 2009 with 38 births. Since then, its usage has been declining, but it still holds a unique place among names. With an average age of 25, Cuyler is predominantly found among younger adults, with 495 individuals under 30, 233 aged between 30 and 60, and only 20 over 60. This distribution underscores its status as a relatively new name, favored by recent generations.

✨ Similar Names to Cuyler

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Cuyler's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Cuyler

How Many People Have the Name Cuyler?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,487 people in the United States currently share the name Cuyler. That works out to roughly 1 in every 222,898 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Cuyler a Common or Rare Name?

Cuyler 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 Cuyler Mean?

Cuyler means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Cuyler in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.

When Was Cuyler Most Popular?

The name Cuyler reached peak popularity in 2009, with 38 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 Cuyler?

Approximately 1,487 people named Cuyler live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,487. That works out to roughly 1 in 222,898 Americans.

Is Cuyler a rare name?

Cuyler is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 222,898 Americans has this name.

What does the name Cuyler mean?

Cuyler means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Cuyler more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Cuyler are male and 1% are female.

When was Cuyler most popular?

Cuyler peaked in 2009 with 38 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 US1,487
All-Time Births1,487
1 in X1 in 222,898
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2009
World Rank#386,824
Male %99%
Female %1%

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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.