How Many People Are Named Fleming?
Complete statistics for the name Fleming: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Fleming is a very rare name, with only 280 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,178,866 Americans; most folks named Fleming are over 60, with the oldest generation dominating.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 94All 1,017 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: 1917Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Fleming Through the Generations
Fleming has been around since 1917 when it peaked with 27 births, but it's remained stable ever since. Today, there are 280 people named Fleming in the US, with 931 of them over 60, showing how this name is deeply rooted in the older generation. The average age of 94 reflects its status as an old-school name, with only 5 under-30 and 81 aged 30-60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Fleming's Scottish roots
📄 About the Name Fleming
How Many People Have the Name Fleming?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 86,848 people in the United States currently share the name Fleming. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,816 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Fleming a Common or Rare Name?
Fleming is classified as Uncommon. 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Fleming in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Fleming Most Popular?
The name Fleming reached peak popularity in 1917, with 27 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 Fleming?
Approximately 86,848 people named Fleming live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 86,848. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,816 Americans.
Is Fleming a rare name?
Fleming is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,816 Americans has this name.
What does the name Fleming mean?
The meaning and origin of Fleming are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Fleming more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Fleming are male and 0% are female.
When was Fleming most popular?
Fleming peaked in 1917 with 27 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.