How Many People Are Named Erhard?

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

Erhard
Very Rare
German

Erhard means 'armored' in German, making it a strong choice. Only 3 people named Erhard live in the US today, which is just 1 in 113,339,744 Americans. The majority of folks named Erhard are over 60, giving it a decidedly older feel.

~918
Living in US
1 in 361,056
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Armored
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Resilient
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, completion, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

99,848
Worldwide Bearers
#10,202
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
93,027
🇦🇹 Austria
2,811
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1,593
🇺🇸 United States
549
🇿🇦 South Africa
218
🇨🇦 Canada
202
🇩🇰 Denmark
190
🇧🇷 Brazil
174
🇷🇴 Romania
114
🇹🇿 Tanzania
114

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 104
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
110
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 110 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
57
Classic Feel
76
Modern Appeal
24
International
99

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

📜 Erhard Through the Generations

Erhard, a name steeped in history, saw its peak popularity in 1917 with 15 births. Today, only 110 people born with this name remain, all over the age of 60. This makes it a rare and cherished legacy, passed down through generations but now fading into memory.

✨ Similar Names to Erhard

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Erhard's German roots

📄 About the Name Erhard

How Many People Have the Name Erhard?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 918 people in the United States currently share the name Erhard. That works out to roughly 1 in every 361,056 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Erhard a Common or Rare Name?

Erhard 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 Erhard Mean?

Erhard means "armored" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Erhard Most Popular?

The name Erhard reached peak popularity in 1917, with 15 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 Erhard?

Approximately 918 people named Erhard live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 918. That works out to roughly 1 in 361,056 Americans.

Is Erhard a rare name?

Erhard is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 361,056 Americans has this name.

What does the name Erhard mean?

Erhard means "armored" and comes from German origins.

Is Erhard more male or female?

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

When was Erhard most popular?

Erhard peaked in 1917 with 15 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 US918
All-Time Births918
1 in X1 in 361,056
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age104
Peak Year1917
World Rank#10,202
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.