How Many People Are Named Ghulam?

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

Ghulam
Very Rare
Arabic

Ghulam means 'servant' in Arabic, reflecting its humble origins. Only 10 people named Ghulam live in the US today, making up just 1 in 34,245,865 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1983 with 5 births.

~281
Living in US
1 in 1,179,535
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Servant
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Devoted Diligent
8
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,017,275
Worldwide Bearers
#94
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
3,331,420
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
367,509
🇮🇳 India
277,032
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
12,271
🇴🇲 Oman
5,251
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4,307
🇬🇧 England
4,180
🇰🇼 Kuwait
2,926
🇺🇸 United States
2,484
🇸🇩 Sudan
2,380

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
10 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
5
Would be under 30 (50%)
5
Would be 30–60 (50%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 10 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: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
8
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
100

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

📜 Ghulam Through the Generations

Ghulam has been a very rare name in the United States, with only 10 individuals bearing it today. Its peak year was 1983 when there were 5 births, indicating a stable presence rather than a surge in popularity. With an average age of 31, it's clear that half of those named Ghulam are under 30, suggesting it's a relatively modern choice for parents.

⭐ Famous People Named Ghulam

Ghulam is an Arabic word meaning servant, assistant, boy, or youth. It is used to describe young servants in Jannah. It is also used to refer to slave-soldiers in the Abbasid, Ottoman, Safavid and to a lesser extent, Mughal Empires, though more commonly with the word Ghilman, which is the plural form of ghulam.…

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✨ Similar Names to Ghulam

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ghulam's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ghulam

How Many People Have the Name Ghulam?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 281 people in the United States currently share the name Ghulam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,179,535 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ghulam a Common or Rare Name?

Ghulam 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 Ghulam Mean?

Ghulam means "servant" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ghulam Most Popular?

The name Ghulam reached peak popularity in 1983, with 5 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 Ghulam?

Approximately 281 people named Ghulam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 281. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,179,535 Americans.

Is Ghulam a rare name?

Ghulam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,179,535 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ghulam mean?

Ghulam means "servant" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ghulam more male or female?

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

When was Ghulam most popular?

Ghulam peaked in 1983 with 5 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 US281
All-Time Births281
1 in X1 in 1,179,535
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1983
World Rank#94
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.