How Many People Are Named Girl?
Complete statistics for the name Girl: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Girl is a very rare female name, with only 590 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 559,251 Americans. That's a truly unique name! The majority of those named Girl are under 30, with 35 births in 2021 marking its peak.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 17All 596 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: 2021Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Girl Through the Generations
Girl stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger parents. With 596 total births recorded since its inception, the name has seen a notable rise in popularity, particularly among those born in 2021. The age distribution reveals a strong preference for the name among younger individuals, with 485 under 30 years old, indicating that Girl is a genuinely modern choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Girl's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Girl
How Many People Have the Name Girl?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,595 people in the United States currently share the name Girl. That works out to roughly 1 in every 92,197 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Girl a Common or Rare Name?
Girl is classified as 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 Girl Mean?
Girl means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Girl in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Girl Most Popular?
The name Girl reached peak popularity in 2021, with 35 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 Girl?
Approximately 3,595 people named Girl live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,595. That works out to roughly 1 in 92,197 Americans.
Is Girl a rare name?
Girl is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 92,197 Americans has this name.
What does the name Girl mean?
Girl means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Girl more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Girl are male and 100% are female.
When was Girl most popular?
Girl peaked in 2021 with 35 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.