How Many People Are Named Goro?

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

Goro
Very Rare
Japanese

Goro means 'valiant' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names with only 77 recorded births in the US. That's just 1 in 752,308,218 Americans! It's a classic, old-school name with all its bearers over 60.

~264
Living in US
1 in 1,255,490
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Valiant
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Resolute
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 symbolizes leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

86,092
Worldwide Bearers
#11,619
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
73,272
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
4,970
🇧🇯 Benin
2,001
🇳🇪 Niger
1,744
🇨🇲 Cameroon
603
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
599
🇮🇳 India
509
🇮🇩 Indonesia
506
🇳🇬 Nigeria
352
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
289

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 103
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
77
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 77 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: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
51
Classic Feel
71
Modern Appeal
29
International
99

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

📜 Goro Through the Generations

Goro, a name steeped in valiance, saw its peak popularity in 1923 with 12 births. Today, there are no people named Goro under 30, and all 77 individuals are over 60, reflecting a generation that's truly a part of history. This trend suggests Goro is a name that's stable and cherished by those who carry it, a testament to its enduring legacy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 38

✨ Similar Names to Goro

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Goro's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Goro

How Many People Have the Name Goro?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 264 people in the United States currently share the name Goro. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,255,490 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Goro a Common or Rare Name?

Goro 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 Goro Mean?

Goro means "valiant" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Goro in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Goro Most Popular?

The name Goro reached peak popularity in 1923, with 12 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 Goro?

Approximately 264 people named Goro live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 264. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,255,490 Americans.

Is Goro a rare name?

Goro is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,255,490 Americans has this name.

What does the name Goro mean?

Goro means "valiant" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Goro more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Goro are male and 50% are female.

When was Goro most popular?

Goro peaked in 1923 with 12 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 US264
All-Time Births264
1 in X1 in 1,255,490
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age103
Peak Year1923
World Rank#11,619
Male %50%
Female %50%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.