How Many People Are Named Elhadji?

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

Elhadji
Very Rare
Arabic

Elhadji means 'pilgrim' in Arabic, making it a name rich with spiritual significance. Only 170 people named Elhadji live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,941,867 Americans share this rare name. The majority of Elhadji's are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~170
Living in US
1 in 1,941,867
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pilgrim
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Spiritual Determined Adventurous
4
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

139,587
Worldwide Bearers
#7,496
Global Rank
🇸🇳 Senegal
123,211
🇳🇪 Niger
8,813
🇲🇱 Mali
2,872
🇹🇩 Chad
989
🇬🇳 Guinea
912
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
408
🇺🇸 United States
368
🇫🇷 France
347
🇲🇦 Morocco
328
🇪🇸 Spain
243

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
170 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
172
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 172 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
65
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Elhadji Through the Generations

Elhadji saw its peak popularity in 2022 with 12 births, marking a significant rise in usage. As of now, there are 170 individuals named Elhadji in the United States, with all but two being under 30 years old. This stark age distribution underscores the name's recent adoption and its status as a contemporary choice among parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 21

✨ Similar Names to Elhadji

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elhadji's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Elhadji

How Many People Have the Name Elhadji?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 170 people in the United States currently share the name Elhadji. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,941,867 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Elhadji a Common or Rare Name?

Elhadji 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 Elhadji Mean?

Elhadji means "pilgrim" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Elhadji Most Popular?

The name Elhadji reached peak popularity in 2022, with 12 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 Elhadji?

Approximately 170 people named Elhadji live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 172. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,941,867 Americans.

Is Elhadji a rare name?

Elhadji is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,941,867 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elhadji mean?

Elhadji means "pilgrim" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Elhadji more male or female?

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

When was Elhadji most popular?

Elhadji peaked in 2022 with 12 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.

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 US170
All-Time Births172
1 in X1 in 1,941,867
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2022
World Rank#7,496
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.