How Many People Are Named Didier?

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

Didier
Very Rare
French

Didier means 'follower of God' and is a rare name for boys. Only 972 people named Didier live in the US today, which means 1 in 339,447 Americans have this name. The majority, 79%, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.

~2,374
Living in US
1 in 139,616
Americans
2009
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Follower of God
🌐
Origin
French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Loyal
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and reliability.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

661,566
Worldwide Bearers
#1,480
Global Rank
🇫🇷 France
369,697
🇨🇩 DR Congo
107,446
🇧🇮 Burundi
26,793
🇧🇪 Belgium
24,146
🇷🇼 Rwanda
17,403
🇨🇴 Colombia
16,329
🇨🇫 Central African Republic
15,564
🇲🇬 Madagascar
11,790
🇧🇯 Benin
9,329
🇨🇲 Cameroon
8,803

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
972 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 20
787
Would be under 30 (79%)
193
Would be 30–60 (19%)
16
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 996 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: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
100

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

📜 Didier Through the Generations

Didier has seen its peak popularity in recent years, with 51 births in 2009. Today, most Didiers are young, with 787 under 30, 193 aged between 30 and 60, and just 16 over 60. This trend suggests that Didier is a name embraced by younger generations, slowly declining but still holding strong among those who choose it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 131
Texas 92
New York 25
Florida 23

✨ Similar Names to Didier

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Didier's French roots

📄 About the Name Didier

How Many People Have the Name Didier?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,374 people in the United States currently share the name Didier. That works out to roughly 1 in every 139,616 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Didier a Common or Rare Name?

Didier 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 Didier Mean?

Didier means "follower of God" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Didier Most Popular?

The name Didier reached peak popularity in 2009, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Didier?

Approximately 2,374 people named Didier live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,374. That works out to roughly 1 in 139,616 Americans.

Is Didier a rare name?

Didier is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 139,616 Americans has this name.

What does the name Didier mean?

Didier means "follower of God" and comes from French origins.

Is Didier more male or female?

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

When was Didier most popular?

Didier peaked in 2009 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US2,374
All-Time Births2,374
1 in X1 in 139,616
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age20
Peak Year2009
World Rank#1,480
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.