How Many People Are Named Gifty?

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

Gifty
Very Rare
Akan (West African)

Gifty means 'gift' in its origin language, making it a name full of promise. Only 47 people named Gifty live in the US today, which means just 1 in 6,960,977 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority, 73%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~47
Living in US
1 in 6,960,977
Americans
1993
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Gift
🌐
Origin
Akan (West African)
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Generous Optimistic Warm
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

127,035
Worldwide Bearers
#8,187
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
120,799
🇱🇷 Liberia
942
🇬🇧 England
927
🇺🇸 United States
820
🇮🇳 India
675
🇳🇬 Nigeria
498
🇺🇬 Uganda
430
🇹🇬 Togo
412
🇹🇿 Tanzania
369
🇪🇬 Egypt
304

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
47 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
35
Would be under 30 (73%)
13
Would be 30–60 (27%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 48 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: 1993

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
42
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
99

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

📜 Gifty Through the Generations

Gifty emerged in the early 1990s, peaking in popularity in 1993 with 8 births. Since then, it's maintained a stable presence, with 48 total births recorded up to now. Today, most people named Gifty are 23 years old on average, with 35 under 30, 13 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This age distribution underscores its status as a contemporary name, favored by younger parents.

📄 About the Name Gifty

How Many People Have the Name Gifty?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 47 people in the United States currently share the name Gifty. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,960,977 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gifty a Common or Rare Name?

Gifty 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 Gifty Mean?

Gifty means "gift" and comes from Akan (West African) origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Gifty Most Popular?

The name Gifty reached peak popularity in 1993, 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 Gifty?

Approximately 47 people named Gifty live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 48. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,960,977 Americans.

Is Gifty a rare name?

Gifty is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,960,977 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gifty mean?

Gifty means "gift" and comes from Akan (West African) origins.

Is Gifty more male or female?

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

When was Gifty most popular?

Gifty peaked in 1993 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.

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 US47
All-Time Births48
1 in X1 in 6,960,977
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year1993
World Rank#8,187
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.