How Many People Are Named Ercel?
Complete statistics for the name Ercel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ercel is a very rare female name, with only 20 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 16,640,789 Americans. The majority of those named Ercel are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep sense of wisdom.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 103All 342 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: 1927Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ercel Through the Generations
Ercel has been a name that's seen its peak in 1927 with 25 births, but it's remained stable since then. With an estimated 20 people named Ercel living in the US today, it's clear that this name is quite rare. The average age of someone named Ercel is 103, indicating that most of those carrying this name are part of the older generation, with none under 30 and only 342 over 60. This makes Ercel a name that's deeply rooted in the past, with a strong connection to the early 20th century.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ercel's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ercel
How Many People Have the Name Ercel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 20 people in the United States currently share the name Ercel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,640,789 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ercel a Common or Rare Name?
Ercel 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 Ercel Mean?
Ercel means "creative variant of Ercell" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ercel in SSA data, approximately 70% are male and 30% are female.
When Was Ercel Most Popular?
The name Ercel reached peak popularity in 1927, with 25 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 Ercel?
Approximately 20 people named Ercel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 342. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,640,789 Americans.
Is Ercel a rare name?
Ercel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,640,789 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ercel mean?
Ercel means "creative variant of Ercell" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Ercel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 70% of people named Ercel are male and 30% are female.
When was Ercel most popular?
Ercel peaked in 1927 with 25 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.