How Many People Are Named Friday?
Complete statistics for the name Friday: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Friday is a very rare female name, with only 29 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 11,442,528 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1974 with 8 births, and it's stable, with most people named Friday being around 39 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents completion and fulfillment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 39All 30 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: 1974Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Friday Through the Generations
Friday, a name that's been around since the mid-20th century, has seen its peak in 1974 with 8 births. Today, there are 29 Fridays alive in the United States, a testament to its rarity. The name's distribution among different age groups shows a slight skew towards those aged 30 to 60, with 23 individuals in this range, while 7 are under 30 and none are over 60. This suggests that Friday is a name that's more commonly adopted by newer generations, maintaining a stable presence in the naming landscape.
⭐ Famous People Named Friday
Friday is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Friday, Arapaho leader and interpreter Friday Ahunanya, Nigerian boxer Friday Brown, English singer-songwriter Friday Camaclang, Filipino football player Friday Elahor, Nigerian former footballer Friday Ekpo, Nigerian footballer Friday Etim, Nigerian footballer Friday Hassler (1935–1972), American driver Friday John Imaekhai, Nigerian Anglican archbishop Friday Jumbe, Malawian economist and politician Friday Kasteni, Zimbabwean cricketer Friday Malwa, Zambian politician Friday Okonofua, Nigerian gynaecologist and educator Friday Osan…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Friday's English roots
📄 About the Name Friday
How Many People Have the Name Friday?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,720 people in the United States currently share the name Friday. That works out to roughly 1 in every 49,323 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Friday a Common or Rare Name?
Friday 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 Friday Mean?
Friday means "day of creation" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Friday in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Friday Most Popular?
The name Friday reached peak popularity in 1974, with 8 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 Friday?
Approximately 6,720 people named Friday live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,720. That works out to roughly 1 in 49,323 Americans.
Is Friday a rare name?
Friday is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 49,323 Americans has this name.
What does the name Friday mean?
Friday means "day of creation" and comes from English origins.
Is Friday more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Friday are male and 100% are female.
When was Friday most popular?
Friday peaked in 1974 with 8 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.