How Many People Are Named Emeterio?

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

Emeterio
Very Rare
Spanish

Emeterio is a rare Spanish name, with only 1 in 1,322,024 Americans bearing it today. That's just 250 people named Emeterio living in the US! It's a classic, old-school name that peaked in popularity back in 1927.

~287
Living in US
1 in 1,154,876
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Spanish for 'devoted'
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Devoted Traditional Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, selflessness, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

37,444
Worldwide Bearers
#23,461
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
12,266
🇵🇭 Philippines
7,143
🇵🇪 Peru
2,920
🇧🇴 Bolivia
2,525
🇦🇷 Argentina
2,428
🇺🇸 United States
1,687
🇪🇸 Spain
1,395
🇵🇾 Paraguay
1,204
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,081
🇬🇹 Guatemala
864

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
250 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 60
54
Would be under 30 (14%)
157
Would be 30–60 (42%)
166
Would be over 60 (44%)

All 377 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: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
98

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

📜 Emeterio Through the Generations

Emeterio has been a steady presence through the generations, with its peak year being 1927 when 12 babies were given this name. Today, there are around 250 Emeterios alive in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This skew towards the older generation means that Emeterio is more commonly found among those born before the mid-20th century, making it a name that carries a lot of history and tradition.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 88

✨ Similar Names to Emeterio

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Emeterio's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Emeterio

How Many People Have the Name Emeterio?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 287 people in the United States currently share the name Emeterio. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,154,876 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Emeterio a Common or Rare Name?

Emeterio 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 Emeterio Mean?

Emeterio means "Spanish for 'devoted'" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Emeterio Most Popular?

The name Emeterio reached peak popularity in 1927, with 12 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Emeterio?

Approximately 287 people named Emeterio live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 287. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,154,876 Americans.

Is Emeterio a rare name?

Emeterio is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,154,876 Americans has this name.

What does the name Emeterio mean?

Emeterio means "Spanish for 'devoted'" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Emeterio more male or female?

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

When was Emeterio most popular?

Emeterio peaked in 1927 with 12 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US287
All-Time Births287
1 in X1 in 1,154,876
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age60
Peak Year1927
World Rank#23,461
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.