How Many People Are Named Ghaleb?

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

Ghaleb
Very Rare
Arabic

Ghaleb means 'patient' or 'steadfast', a rare name indeed, with only 6 people bearing it in the US, making up just 1 in 55,453,051 Americans. All of those named Ghaleb are under 30, showing it's a truly modern choice.

~603
Living in US
1 in 549,667
Americans
2014
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Patient, steadfast
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

64,075
Worldwide Bearers
#15,000
Global Rank
🇾🇪 Yemen
27,428
🇮🇶 Iraq
9,033
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
7,693
🇯🇴 Jordan
6,184
🇸🇾 Syria
4,206
🇵🇸 Palestine
2,942
🇱🇧 Lebanon
1,793
🇰🇼 Kuwait
1,615
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1,057
🇪🇬 Egypt
781

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 12
6
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 6 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: 2014

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
0
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Ghaleb Through the Generations

Ghaleb, a name that's seen its peak in recent years with 6 births in 2014, continues to be a stable choice among parents. With an average age of 12, it's clear that Ghaleb is a name embraced by younger generations, with all 6 individuals being under 30. This trend suggests that Ghaleb will likely remain a popular choice for some time, especially considering its origins in Arabic, where it carries the meaning of patience and steadfastness.

✨ Similar Names to Ghaleb

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ghaleb's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ghaleb

How Many People Have the Name Ghaleb?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 603 people in the United States currently share the name Ghaleb. That works out to roughly 1 in every 549,667 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ghaleb a Common or Rare Name?

Ghaleb 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 Ghaleb Mean?

Ghaleb means "patient, steadfast" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ghaleb Most Popular?

The name Ghaleb reached peak popularity in 2014, 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 Ghaleb?

Approximately 603 people named Ghaleb live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 603. That works out to roughly 1 in 549,667 Americans.

Is Ghaleb a rare name?

Ghaleb is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 549,667 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ghaleb mean?

Ghaleb means "patient, steadfast" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ghaleb more male or female?

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

When was Ghaleb most popular?

Ghaleb peaked in 2014 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 US603
All-Time Births603
1 in X1 in 549,667
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age12
Peak Year2014
World Rank#15,000
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.