How Many People Are Named Flavia?

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

Flavia
Very Rare
Latin

Flavia is an ancient Roman name that's incredibly rare, with only 1,033 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 319,505 Americans. The majority, 57%, are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation feel.

~1,033
Living in US
1 in 319,505
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Flaxen-haired
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Dignified Gracious Elegant
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 6 represents harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

402,537
Worldwide Bearers
#2,562
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
228,206
🇦🇷 Argentina
30,198
🇺🇬 Uganda
27,872
🇮🇹 Italy
22,603
🇲🇽 Mexico
14,044
🇲🇿 Mozambique
9,120
🇦🇴 Angola
9,042
🇷🇴 Romania
9,033
🇷🇼 Rwanda
6,043
🇵🇪 Peru
5,932

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,033 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 69
393
Would be under 30 (21%)
386
Would be 30–60 (21%)
1,051
Would be over 60 (57%)

All 1,830 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
97
Modern Appeal
13
International
100

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

📜 Flavia Through the Generations

Flavia has been a steady presence in American naming trends since the early 20th century, peaking in popularity in 1921 with 39 births. Today, there are 1,033 people named Flavia in the United States, with a notable age skew towards the older generation: 393 under 30, 386 between 30 and 60, and 1,051 over 60. This distribution suggests that while the name remains stable, its current popularity leans heavily toward those who were born during its peak years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Florida 63
California 62
New York 32
Louisiana 28
Texas 23
Pennsylvania 11

⭐ Famous People Named Flavia

Flavia is a feminine given name of Latin origin. The name is most commonly used in Brazil, Italy, Portugal Romania, and in Spanish-speaking countries. It is in occasional use in the United States, where 18 newborn girls were given the name in 2022.…

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✨ Similar Names to Flavia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Flavia's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Flavia

How Many People Have the Name Flavia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,033 people in the United States currently share the name Flavia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 319,505 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Flavia a Common or Rare Name?

Flavia 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 Flavia Mean?

Flavia means "flaxen-haired" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Flavia Most Popular?

The name Flavia reached peak popularity in 1921, with 39 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 Flavia?

Approximately 1,033 people named Flavia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,830. That works out to roughly 1 in 319,505 Americans.

Is Flavia a rare name?

Flavia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 319,505 Americans has this name.

What does the name Flavia mean?

Flavia means "flaxen-haired" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Flavia more male or female?

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

When was Flavia most popular?

Flavia peaked in 1921 with 39 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 US1,033
All-Time Births1,830
1 in X1 in 319,505
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age69
Peak Year1921
World Rank#2,562
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.