How Many People Are Named Fode?

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

Fode
Very Rare
West African

Fode means 'to be happy' in its native tongue, making it a joyful choice for parents. Only 41 people named Fode live in the US today, which means just 1 in 7,964,416 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority of folks named Fode are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~339
Living in US
1 in 977,726
Americans
1998
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To be happy
🌐
Origin
West African
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Joyful Optimistic
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

92,401
Worldwide Bearers
#10,942
Global Rank
🇬🇳 Guinea
76,645
🇸🇳 Senegal
11,466
🇲🇱 Mali
2,099
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
986
🇫🇷 France
232
🇪🇸 Spain
226
🇲🇦 Morocco
191
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
124
🇺🇸 United States
94
🇨🇦 Canada
45

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
41 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
42
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 42 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: 1998

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
40
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
99

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

📜 Fode Through the Generations

Fode has seen steady popularity since its peak in 1998 when six babies were given this name. Today, the name remains rare but stable, with most of the 41 living bearers being under 30 years old. This age skew suggests Fode is a relatively new name, embraced by younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Fode

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fode's West African roots

📄 About the Name Fode

How Many People Have the Name Fode?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 339 people in the United States currently share the name Fode. That works out to roughly 1 in every 977,726 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Fode a Common or Rare Name?

Fode 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 Fode Mean?

Fode means "to be happy" and comes from West African origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Fode Most Popular?

The name Fode reached peak popularity in 1998, with 6 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 Fode?

Approximately 339 people named Fode live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 339. That works out to roughly 1 in 977,726 Americans.

Is Fode a rare name?

Fode is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 977,726 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fode mean?

Fode means "to be happy" and comes from West African origins.

Is Fode more male or female?

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

When was Fode most popular?

Fode peaked in 1998 with 6 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 US339
All-Time Births339
1 in X1 in 977,726
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age17
Peak Year1998
World Rank#10,942
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.