How Many People Are Named Feather?
Complete statistics for the name Feather: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Feather, a very rare female name, is held by just 541 people in the US today, making up 1 in 609,904 Americans. With a peak popularity in 1977, it's now seen as a modern choice, with 41% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 554 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: 1977Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Feather Through the Generations
Feather has been a name that's seen a steady but slow decline since its peak in 1977 when 56 babies were given this name. Today, it's a name that's predominantly found among younger generations, with 228 of the 541 people named Feather being under 30 years old. The average age of someone named Feather is 33, indicating that it's a relatively new generation name that's still gaining traction among parents looking for something unique.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Feather's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Feather
How Many People Have the Name Feather?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,538 people in the United States currently share the name Feather. That works out to roughly 1 in every 130,595 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Feather a Common or Rare Name?
Feather 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 Feather Mean?
Feather means "light, delicate" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Feather in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Feather Most Popular?
The name Feather reached peak popularity in 1977, with 56 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 Feather?
Approximately 2,538 people named Feather live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,538. That works out to roughly 1 in 130,595 Americans.
Is Feather a rare name?
Feather is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 130,595 Americans has this name.
What does the name Feather mean?
Feather means "light, delicate" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Feather more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Feather are male and 100% are female.
When was Feather most popular?
Feather peaked in 1977 with 56 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.