How Many People Are Named Fuller?

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

Fuller
Uncommon
English surname used as a first name

Fuller is a very rare male name, with only 212 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 1,557,829 Americans. This name has a strong connection to the past, peaking in popularity way back in 1924 with 14 births.

~105,864
Living in US
1 in 3,131
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Occupational surname (one who fulls cloth)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
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Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Traditional
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with intuition, inspiration, and spiritual insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

795
Worldwide Bearers
#290,366
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
627
🇨🇲 Cameroon
48
🇱🇷 Liberia
21
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
16
🇵🇭 Philippines
14
🇵🇪 Peru
11
🇮🇳 India
9
🇳🇬 Nigeria
7
🇨🇳 China
7
🇬🇧 England
6

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
212 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 66
171
Would be under 30 (37%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
284
Would be over 60 (62%)

All 460 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
41
International
81

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

📜 Fuller Through the Generations

Fuller has been a name that's seen its ups and downs through the generations. With only 460 total births recorded since records began, it's clear that Fuller isn't a name that's been widely chosen. The current generation of Fullers is quite mature, with 62% being over 60 years old, indicating a strong preference for this name among older generations. As the name slowly rises in popularity, it's becoming more of a classic choice, harking back to an earlier era.

✨ Similar Names to Fuller

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Fuller's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Fuller

How Many People Have the Name Fuller?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 105,864 people in the United States currently share the name Fuller. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,131 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Fuller a Common or Rare Name?

Fuller 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.

What Does the Name Fuller Mean?

Fuller means "Occupational surname (one who fulls cloth)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Fuller Most Popular?

The name Fuller reached peak popularity in 1924, with 14 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Fuller?

Approximately 105,864 people named Fuller live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 105,864. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,131 Americans.

Is Fuller a rare name?

Fuller is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,131 Americans has this name.

What does the name Fuller mean?

Fuller means "Occupational surname (one who fulls cloth)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Fuller more male or female?

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

When was Fuller most popular?

Fuller peaked in 1924 with 14 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

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 US105,864
All-Time Births105,864
1 in X1 in 3,131
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age66
Peak Year1924
World Rank#290,366
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.