How Many People Are Named Gift?

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

Gift
Very Rare
African languages

Gift means 'present' in many African languages, making it a rare choice for a name. Only 1 in 1,637,361 Americans have this name, with just 202 people named Gift alive today. The name peaked in popularity in 2018, with 20 births that year.

~1,415
Living in US
1 in 234,240
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Present
🌐
Origin
African languages
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Generous Hopeful Joyful
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and strong family bonds.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

487,798
Worldwide Bearers
#2,069
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
186,079
🇲🇼 Malawi
132,349
🇿🇲 Zambia
64,337
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
35,337
🇹🇿 Tanzania
23,922
🇿🇦 South Africa
12,981
🇰🇪 Kenya
8,831
🇺🇬 Uganda
8,249
🇲🇿 Mozambique
5,760
🇳🇦 Namibia
2,126

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
38 (19%)
♀ Female
164 (81%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 10
203
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 203 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
67
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Gift Through the Generations

Gift is a very rare name in the United States, with only 203 total births recorded since its inception. The majority of those born with this name are under 30 years old, indicating a modern trend. In 2018, the name saw its peak with 20 births, suggesting a growing interest in the name among parents. With an average age of 10, Gift is truly a name of the younger generation, reflecting its status as a contemporary choice.

⭐ Famous People Named Gift

Gift is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Gift Atulewa (1986–2024), Nigerian footballer Gift Banda, Zimbabwean politician Gift Fred, Ugandan footballer Gift Johnbull, Nigerian politician Gift Kampamba, Zambian footballer Gift Leotlela, South African sprinter Gift Leremi (1984–2007), South African footballer Gift Lunga, Zimbabwean footballer Gift Mbweti, Zimbabwean footballer Gift Monday, Nigerian footballer Gift Motupa, South African footballer Gift Moyo, Botswanan footballer Gift Mphande, Zambian footballer Gift Muzadzi, Zimbabwean football goalkeeper Gift Ngoepe, South Afric…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gift's African languages roots

📄 About the Name Gift

How Many People Have the Name Gift?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,415 people in the United States currently share the name Gift. That works out to roughly 1 in every 234,240 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gift a Common or Rare Name?

Gift 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 Gift Mean?

Gift means "present" and comes from African languages origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gift in SSA data, approximately 19% are male and 81% are female.

When Was Gift Most Popular?

The name Gift reached peak popularity in 2018, with 20 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 Gift?

Approximately 1,415 people named Gift live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,415. That works out to roughly 1 in 234,240 Americans.

Is Gift a rare name?

Gift is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 234,240 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gift mean?

Gift means "present" and comes from African languages origins.

Is Gift more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 19% of people named Gift are male and 81% are female.

When was Gift most popular?

Gift peaked in 2018 with 20 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.

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 US1,415
All-Time Births1,415
1 in X1 in 234,240
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age10
Peak Year2018
World Rank#2,069
Male %19%
Female %81%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.