How Many People Are Named Envy?

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

Envy
Very Rare
Modern American coinage

Envy means 'jealousy' and is a rare name for girls. Only 1 in 481,121 Americans are named Envy, making it very uncommon. All people named Envy are under 30, showing how modern this name really is.

~686
Living in US
1 in 481,121
Americans
2012
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Jealousy
🌐
Origin
Modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Passionate Intense Sensitive
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

899
Worldwide Bearers
#619,385
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
47
🇺🇸 United States
686
🇿🇦 South Africa
17
🇳🇬 Nigeria
16
🇨🇦 Canada
14
🇷🇺 Russia
14
🇵🇭 Philippines
13
🇮🇩 Indonesia
10
🇪🇬 Egypt
9
🇲🇾 Malaysia
7

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
5 (1%)
♀ Female
681 (99%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
691
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 691 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: 2012

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
59

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

📜 Envy Through the Generations

Envy emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2012 with 42 births. Since then, its usage has remained stable, with no significant changes in frequency. The name's bearers are predominantly young, with all 691 individuals being under 30 years old. This stark age distribution underscores Envy's status as a contemporary choice, favored by parents looking for a unique and modern moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 55
Texas 10
New York 6
Illinois 5
Ohio 5

✨ Similar Names to Envy

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Envy's Modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Envy

How Many People Have the Name Envy?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 686 people in the United States currently share the name Envy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 481,121 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Envy a Common or Rare Name?

Envy 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 Envy Mean?

Envy means "jealousy" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Envy in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.

When Was Envy Most Popular?

The name Envy reached peak popularity in 2012, with 42 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 Envy?

Approximately 686 people named Envy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 691. That works out to roughly 1 in 481,121 Americans.

Is Envy a rare name?

Envy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 481,121 Americans has this name.

What does the name Envy mean?

Envy means "jealousy" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.

Is Envy more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Envy are male and 99% are female.

When was Envy most popular?

Envy peaked in 2012 with 42 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 US686
All-Time Births691
1 in X1 in 481,121
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2012
World Rank#619,385
Male %1%
Female %99%

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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.