How Many People Are Named Dublin?

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

Dublin
Very Rare
Irish

Dublin means 'dark pool' and it's very rare, with only 458 people bearing this name in the US, making up just 1 in 720,550 Americans. All Dublin-born folks are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~1,979
Living in US
1 in 167,483
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dark pool
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

609
Worldwide Bearers
#338,553
Global Rank
🇲🇾 Malaysia
198
🇨🇬 Congo
123
🇺🇸 United States
80
🇻🇪 Venezuela
43
🇵🇭 Philippines
21
🇨🇲 Cameroon
19
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
19
🇲🇽 Mexico
17
🇭🇳 Honduras
16
🇳🇬 Nigeria
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
331 (72%)
♀ Female
127 (28%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
462
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 462 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
77

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

📜 Dublin Through the Generations

Dublin has seen its peak in recent years, with 40 births in 2011, but now it's slowly declining. The average age of those named Dublin is just 13, indicating it's a name chosen by younger parents. With 462 under-30s and none over 60, Dublin remains a fresh and contemporary name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 27

✨ Similar Names to Dublin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Dublin's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Dublin

How Many People Have the Name Dublin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,979 people in the United States currently share the name Dublin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 167,483 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Dublin a Common or Rare Name?

Dublin 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 Dublin Mean?

Dublin means "dark pool" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Dublin in SSA data, approximately 72% are male and 28% are female.

When Was Dublin Most Popular?

The name Dublin reached peak popularity in 2011, with 40 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 Dublin?

Approximately 1,979 people named Dublin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,979. That works out to roughly 1 in 167,483 Americans.

Is Dublin a rare name?

Dublin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 167,483 Americans has this name.

What does the name Dublin mean?

Dublin means "dark pool" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Dublin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 72% of people named Dublin are male and 28% are female.

When was Dublin most popular?

Dublin peaked in 2011 with 40 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 US1,979
All-Time Births1,979
1 in X1 in 167,483
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2011
World Rank#338,553
Male %72%
Female %28%

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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.