How Many People Are Named Goldy?
Complete statistics for the name Goldy: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Goldy is a rare, modern name that evokes uniqueness; only 1,471 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 224,332 Americans. The majority, 80%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly youthful vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 22All 1,571 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Goldy Through the Generations
Goldy emerged strongly in 2023 with 98 births, marking its peak popularity. With an average age of 22, it's clear that Goldy is a name embraced by younger generations. Of the 1,571 total births recorded, 1,252 are under 30, indicating a strong preference among parents for this name in recent years.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Goldy's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Goldy
How Many People Have the Name Goldy?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 781 people in the United States currently share the name Goldy. That works out to roughly 1 in every 424,391 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Goldy a Common or Rare Name?
Goldy 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 Goldy Mean?
Goldy means "creative variant of Goldie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Goldy in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Goldy Most Popular?
The name Goldy reached peak popularity in 2023, with 98 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 Goldy?
Approximately 781 people named Goldy live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 781. That works out to roughly 1 in 424,391 Americans.
Is Goldy a rare name?
Goldy is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 424,391 Americans has this name.
What does the name Goldy mean?
Goldy means "creative variant of Goldie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Goldy more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Goldy are male and 100% are female.
When was Goldy most popular?
Goldy peaked in 2023 with 98 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.