How Many People Are Named Gold?
Complete statistics for the name Gold: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gold is a very rare female name, with only 24 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 13,830,001 Americans. The majority of Golds are under 30, giving it a modern edge.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 44All 39 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: 2020Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gold Through the Generations
Gold emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2020 with seven births. Today, there are 24 individuals named Gold living in the United States, with an average age of 44. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards younger individuals, with 24 under 30, while 15 are over 60, indicating a stable trend but also a strong presence among the younger generation.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gold's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Gold
How Many People Have the Name Gold?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 18,661 people in the United States currently share the name Gold. That works out to roughly 1 in every 17,762 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Gold a Common or Rare Name?
Gold 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 Gold Mean?
Gold means "creative variant of Gold" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gold in SSA data, approximately 25% are male and 75% are female.
When Was Gold Most Popular?
The name Gold reached peak popularity in 2020, with 7 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 Gold?
Approximately 18,661 people named Gold live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 18,661. That works out to roughly 1 in 17,762 Americans.
Is Gold a rare name?
Gold is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 17,762 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gold mean?
Gold means "creative variant of Gold" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Gold more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 25% of people named Gold are male and 75% are female.
When was Gold most popular?
Gold peaked in 2020 with 7 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.