How Many People Are Named Female?
Complete statistics for the name Female: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Female is a very rare name for girls, with only 1,275 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 258,742 Americans. It saw its peak popularity in 1990 with 157 births, and now it's experiencing a resurgence among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that people with the life-path number 6 are natural caretakers and peacemakers.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 1,297 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Female Through the Generations
Female has been a name on the rise, particularly among younger women. With 376 individuals under 30 and 921 aged between 30 and 60, it's clear that the name is favored by those in their prime. The average age of someone named Female is 30, indicating that it's becoming increasingly popular among modern parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Female's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Female
How Many People Have the Name Female?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,275 people in the United States currently share the name Female. That works out to roughly 1 in every 258,742 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Female a Common or Rare Name?
Female 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 Female Mean?
Female means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Female in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Female Most Popular?
The name Female reached peak popularity in 1990, with 157 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Female?
Approximately 1,275 people named Female live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,297. That works out to roughly 1 in 258,742 Americans.
Is Female a rare name?
Female is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 258,742 Americans has this name.
What does the name Female mean?
Female means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Female more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Female are male and 100% are female.
When was Female most popular?
Female peaked in 1990 with 157 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.