How Many People Are Named Dabney?
Complete statistics for the name Dabney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Dabney, a very rare female name, is held by just 451 people in the US today, making up 1 in 731,549 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1973 with 21 births, and now it's slowly rising, bridging classic and modern styles.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 59All 623 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: 1973Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Dabney Through the Generations
Dabney has seen its fair share of generational shifts, with 47% of those named being over 60 years old, indicating a strong connection to older generations. Born in 1973, the peak year saw 21 births, while today's distribution shows 105 under 30, 225 aged 30-60, and 293 over 60. This trend suggests a slow but steady increase in usage, making it a name that's both nostalgic and fresh.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Dabney's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Dabney
How Many People Have the Name Dabney?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,979 people in the United States currently share the name Dabney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 47,492 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Dabney a Common or Rare Name?
Dabney is classified as 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 Dabney Mean?
Dabney means "creative variant of Dabney" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Dabney in SSA data, approximately 20% are male and 80% are female.
When Was Dabney Most Popular?
The name Dabney reached peak popularity in 1973, with 21 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Dabney?
Approximately 6,979 people named Dabney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,979. That works out to roughly 1 in 47,492 Americans.
Is Dabney a rare name?
Dabney is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 47,492 Americans has this name.
What does the name Dabney mean?
Dabney means "creative variant of Dabney" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Dabney more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 20% of people named Dabney are male and 80% are female.
When was Dabney most popular?
Dabney peaked in 1973 with 21 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.