How Many People Are Named Enola?

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

Enola
Very Rare
Latin

Enola means 'dark' in Latin, making it a rare gem among female names. Only 1,282 people named Enola live in the US today, which means 1 in 257,431 Americans have this unique name. The majority of folks named Enola are over 60, with the peak year being 1953.

~1,282
Living in US
1 in 257,431
Americans
1953
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dark
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Mysterious Intelligent
2
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 2 are known for their diplomatic nature and ability to mediate conflicts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,282
Worldwide Bearers
#144,017
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
18
🇯🇲 Jamaica
13
🇨🇴 Colombia
11
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
10
🇧🇾 Belarus
9
🇦🇺 Australia
8
🇶🇦 Qatar
8
🇫🇷 France
8
🇲🇾 Malaysia
7
🇲🇽 Mexico
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,282 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 79
572
Would be under 30 (19%)
119
Would be 30–60 (4%)
2,349
Would be over 60 (77%)

All 3,040 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: 1953

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
74
Modern Appeal
36
International
5

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

📜 Enola Through the Generations

Enola has been a name that's seen its ups and downs through the decades. With just 99 births in 1953, it reached its peak, but since then, it's remained relatively obscure. Today, there are 1,282 people named Enola in the US, with a significant portion, 77%, being over 60 years old. This makes Enola a name that's closely tied to an older generation, though it's starting to see a bit of a resurgence.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 713
Texas 34
California 13
Florida 11
Virginia 11
New York 10
Indiana 6
Kentucky 6
Tennessee 6
Arkansas 5

⭐ Famous People Named Enola

Enola is an English feminine given name often taken from the English word alone spelled backwards. It is also an English spelling of a Cherokee name meaning black fox.…

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✨ Similar Names to Enola

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Enola's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Enola

How Many People Have the Name Enola?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,282 people in the United States currently share the name Enola. That works out to roughly 1 in every 257,431 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Enola a Common or Rare Name?

Enola 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 Enola Mean?

Enola means "dark" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Enola Most Popular?

The name Enola reached peak popularity in 1953, with 99 babies registered that year. Current trend: 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 Enola?

Approximately 1,282 people named Enola live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,040. That works out to roughly 1 in 257,431 Americans.

Is Enola a rare name?

Enola is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 257,431 Americans has this name.

What does the name Enola mean?

Enola means "dark" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Enola more male or female?

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

When was Enola most popular?

Enola peaked in 1953 with 99 births that year. Current trend: 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 US1,282
All-Time Births3,040
1 in X1 in 257,431
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age79
Peak Year1953
World Rank#144,017
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.