How Many People Are Named Encarnacion?

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

Encarnacion
Rare
Spanish

Encarnacion means 'incarnation' in Spanish, making it a name steeped in religious significance. Only 338 people named Encarnacion live in the US today, and that's just 1 in 977,492 Americans. The majority, 83%, are over 60, showing how this is an old-school name.

~7,999
Living in US
1 in 41,436
Americans
1928
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Incarnation
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Devoted Spiritual
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the divine.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

199,115
Worldwide Bearers
#5,248
Global Rank
🇪🇸 Spain
111,255
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
13,874
🇲🇽 Mexico
13,109
🇵🇭 Philippines
11,698
🇬🇹 Guatemala
8,129
🇵🇪 Peru
6,416
🇦🇷 Argentina
6,236
🇪🇨 Ecuador
4,621
🇨🇴 Colombia
3,787
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3,305

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
332 (98%)
♀ Female
6 (2%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 85
6
Would be under 30 (1%)
164
Would be 30–60 (17%)
813
Would be over 60 (83%)

All 983 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: 1928

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
100

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

📜 Encarnacion Through the Generations

Encarnacion has been a rare but steady presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1928 with 35 births. Today, there are 338 people named Encarnacion in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew reflects the name's long-standing tradition and its association with older generations, making it a classic choice that hasn't lost its charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 567
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Encarnacion

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Encarnacion's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Encarnacion

How Many People Have the Name Encarnacion?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,999 people in the United States currently share the name Encarnacion. That works out to roughly 1 in every 41,436 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Encarnacion a Common or Rare Name?

Encarnacion 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 Encarnacion Mean?

Encarnacion means "incarnation" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Encarnacion in SSA data, approximately 98% are male and 2% are female.

When Was Encarnacion Most Popular?

The name Encarnacion reached peak popularity in 1928, with 35 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 Encarnacion?

Approximately 7,999 people named Encarnacion live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,999. That works out to roughly 1 in 41,436 Americans.

Is Encarnacion a rare name?

Encarnacion is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 41,436 Americans has this name.

What does the name Encarnacion mean?

Encarnacion means "incarnation" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Encarnacion more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 98% of people named Encarnacion are male and 2% are female.

When was Encarnacion most popular?

Encarnacion peaked in 1928 with 35 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 US7,999
All-Time Births7,999
1 in X1 in 41,436
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1928
World Rank#5,248
Male %98%
Female %2%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.