How Many People Are Named English?
Complete statistics for the name English: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
English is a rare name that means 'from England', and only 301 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 1,098,027 Americans. The majority of those named English are over 60, with the peak year being 1983.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 11 are seen as highly intuitive and empathetic, often acting as spiritual leaders.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 451 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: 1983Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 English Through the Generations
English has been a stable name through the decades, with its popularity peaking in 1983 when there were 22 births. Today, the name is predominantly carried by older generations, with 41% of people named English being over 60. This trend suggests that English is a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities, favored by parents who appreciate timeless names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing English's Old English roots
📄 About the Name English
How Many People Have the Name English?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 44,777 people in the United States currently share the name English. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,402 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is English a Common or Rare Name?
English is classified as Uncommon. 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 English Mean?
English means "from England" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of English in SSA data, approximately 14% are male and 86% are female.
When Was English Most Popular?
The name English reached peak popularity in 1983, with 22 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 English?
Approximately 44,777 people named English live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 44,777. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,402 Americans.
Is English a rare name?
English is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,402 Americans has this name.
What does the name English mean?
English means "from England" and comes from Old English origins.
Is English more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 14% of people named English are male and 86% are female.
When was English most popular?
English peaked in 1983 with 22 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.