How Many People Are Named Hattie?

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

Hattie
Very Rare
English

Hattie, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 13,272 Americans today, making it quite unique. With an estimated 24,865 people named Hattie living in the US, it's a name that stands out. Interestingly, most Hatties are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~122
Living in US
1 in 2,716,797
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Kind Caring Gentle
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 traditionally represents compassion and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

24,865
Worldwide Bearers
#23,377
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
12
🇵🇭 Philippines
10
🇲🇽 Mexico
10
🇿🇦 South Africa
10
🇰🇪 Kenya
10
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
10
🇲🇾 Malaysia
9
🇧🇷 Brazil
9
🇹🇭 Thailand
7
🇫🇷 France
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
51 (0%)
♀ Female
24,814 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 98
10,416
Would be under 30 (10%)
2,398
Would be 30–60 (2%)
91,180
Would be over 60 (88%)

All 103,994 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
10
International
5

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

📜 Hattie Through the Generations

Hattie has seen its peaks and valleys through the decades, but it's always maintained a certain charm. Born in 1918, the year saw 2,006 babies named Hattie, marking the highest point for the name. Today, the majority of those named Hattie are over 60, with 88% falling into this age bracket. This significant skew towards older generations suggests that Hattie is more of a classic, old-school name that's now experiencing a resurgence in popularity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Carolina 6,803
Georgia 6,290
South Carolina 6,198
Mississippi 5,811
Alabama 5,425
Texas 4,550
Tennessee 3,314
Virginia 3,203
Louisiana 2,396
Kentucky 2,056

✨ Similar Names to Hattie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hattie's English roots

📄 About the Name Hattie

How Many People Have the Name Hattie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 122 people in the United States currently share the name Hattie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,716,797 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hattie a Common or Rare Name?

Hattie 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hattie Most Popular?

The name Hattie reached peak popularity in 1918, with 2,006 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 Hattie?

Approximately 122 people named Hattie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 122. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,716,797 Americans.

Is Hattie a rare name?

Hattie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,716,797 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hattie mean?

The meaning and origin of Hattie are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Hattie more male or female?

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

When was Hattie most popular?

Hattie peaked in 1918 with 2,006 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.

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 US122
All-Time Births122
1 in X1 in 2,716,797
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age98
Peak Year1918
World Rank#23,377
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.