How Many People Are Named Fortune?
Complete statistics for the name Fortune: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Fortune means luck or destiny, a fitting name for someone special. Only 472 people in America today share this name, making it incredibly rare at just 1 in 699,125 Americans. With 77% under 30, it's definitely a name for the younger generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and philanthropic.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 24All 515 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Fortune Through the Generations
Fortune, a name that evokes good fortune and destiny, has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. Born in 2021, the peak year saw 28 births, indicating a growing trend towards this modern choice. The average age of those named Fortune is 24, with a significant majority under 30, suggesting that it's becoming increasingly popular among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Fortune's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Fortune
How Many People Have the Name Fortune?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,480 people in the United States currently share the name Fortune. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,872 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Fortune a Common or Rare Name?
Fortune is classified as 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 Fortune Mean?
Fortune means "good fortune" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Fortune in SSA data, approximately 36% are male and 64% are female.
When Was Fortune Most Popular?
The name Fortune reached peak popularity in 2021, with 28 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 Fortune?
Approximately 11,480 people named Fortune live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,480. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,872 Americans.
Is Fortune a rare name?
Fortune is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,872 Americans has this name.
What does the name Fortune mean?
Fortune means "good fortune" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Fortune more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 36% of people named Fortune are male and 64% are female.
When was Fortune most popular?
Fortune peaked in 2021 with 28 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.