How Many People Are Named Eyob?

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

Eyob
Very Rare
Amharic

Eyob means 'life' in Amharic and is a rare name indeed, with only 1 in 1,328,753 Americans sharing it. That's just 248 people in the US today! It peaked in popularity in 2011 but has been slowly declining since.

~402
Living in US
1 in 824,501
Americans
2011
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Life
🌐
Origin
Amharic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Energetic Hopeful
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

95,235
Worldwide Bearers
#10,645
Global Rank
🇪🇷 Eritrea
47,776
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
44,156
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,380
🇺🇸 United States
359
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇸🇪 Sweden
95
🇨🇦 Canada
39
🇬🇧 England
35
🇮🇳 India
23
🇩🇪 Germany
21

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
248 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
244
Would be under 30 (97%)
7
Would be 30–60 (3%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 251 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: 2011

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Eyob Through the Generations

Eyob, a name that's truly modern and rare, saw its peak in 2011 with 20 births. Today, most people named Eyob are under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by younger generations. With an average age of 14, it's clear that Eyob is still a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape, with the majority of its bearers being young adults and teenagers.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Eyob

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Eyob's Amharic roots

📄 About the Name Eyob

How Many People Have the Name Eyob?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 402 people in the United States currently share the name Eyob. That works out to roughly 1 in every 824,501 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Eyob a Common or Rare Name?

Eyob 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 Eyob Mean?

Eyob means "life" and comes from Amharic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Eyob Most Popular?

The name Eyob reached peak popularity in 2011, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Eyob?

Approximately 402 people named Eyob live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 402. That works out to roughly 1 in 824,501 Americans.

Is Eyob a rare name?

Eyob is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 824,501 Americans has this name.

What does the name Eyob mean?

Eyob means "life" and comes from Amharic origins.

Is Eyob more male or female?

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

When was Eyob most popular?

Eyob peaked in 2011 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US402
All-Time Births402
1 in X1 in 824,501
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2011
World Rank#10,645
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.