How Many People Are Named Fartun?

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

Fartun
Very Rare
Somali

Fartun means 'fortune' in Somali, making it both meaningful and rare, with only 178 people bearing this name in the US today, representing 1 in 1,859,056 Americans. All of those named Fartun are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~178
Living in US
1 in 1,859,056
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fortune
🌐
Origin
Somali
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Fortunate Hopeful Resilient
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

127,156
Worldwide Bearers
#8,180
Global Rank
🇸🇴 Somalia
103,876
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
12,137
🇰🇪 Kenya
10,065
🇸🇪 Sweden
294
🇺🇸 United States
264
🇸🇴 Somaliland
209
🇬🇧 England
126
🇳🇴 Norway
51
🇩🇰 Denmark
50
🇨🇦 Canada
30

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
178 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
179
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 179 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
65
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Fartun Through the Generations

Fartun emerged in the US naming landscape in 2014, peaking that year with 14 births. Since then, it's maintained a stable presence, with no significant fluctuations in popularity. The name's bearers are predominantly young, with all 179 individuals under 30 years old, indicating that Fartun is a name embraced by newer generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 5

✨ Similar Names to Fartun

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fartun's Somali roots

📄 About the Name Fartun

How Many People Have the Name Fartun?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 178 people in the United States currently share the name Fartun. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,859,056 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fartun a Common or Rare Name?

Fartun 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 Fartun Mean?

Fartun means "fortune" and comes from Somali origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Fartun Most Popular?

The name Fartun reached peak popularity in 2014, with 14 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 Fartun?

Approximately 178 people named Fartun live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 179. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,859,056 Americans.

Is Fartun a rare name?

Fartun is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,859,056 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fartun mean?

Fartun means "fortune" and comes from Somali origins.

Is Fartun more male or female?

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

When was Fartun most popular?

Fartun peaked in 2014 with 14 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 US178
All-Time Births179
1 in X1 in 1,859,056
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2014
World Rank#8,180
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.