How Many People Are Named Hetty?

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

Hetty
Very Rare
Old English

Hetty means 'house' in Old English and it's incredibly rare, with only 147 people bearing this name out of 2,248,946 Americans. The majority of those named Hetty are over 60, making it a name that's deeply rooted in older generations.

~147
Living in US
1 in 2,248,946
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
House
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Traditional Reserved Gentle
6
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

26,372
Worldwide Bearers
#30,744
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
10,675
🇳🇱 Netherlands
10,286
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,405
🇺🇸 United States
975
🇬🇧 England
876
🇩🇪 Germany
329
🇲🇾 Malaysia
288
🇿🇦 South Africa
245
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
148
🇨🇦 Canada
131

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
147 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 103
5
Would be under 30 (1%)
28
Would be 30–60 (4%)
687
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 720 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: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
98

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

📜 Hetty Through the Generations

Hetty, a name steeped in history, has seen its peak popularity in 1918 when 20 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, with most of the 147 living Hetty's being over 60 years old. This classic name, with its origins in Old English, continues to be cherished by a select few, embodying a sense of tradition and heritage.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hetty's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Hetty

How Many People Have the Name Hetty?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 147 people in the United States currently share the name Hetty. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,248,946 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hetty a Common or Rare Name?

Hetty 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 Hetty Mean?

Hetty means "house" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hetty Most Popular?

The name Hetty reached peak popularity in 1918, with 20 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 Hetty?

Approximately 147 people named Hetty live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 720. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,248,946 Americans.

Is Hetty a rare name?

Hetty is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,248,946 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hetty mean?

Hetty means "house" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Hetty more male or female?

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

When was Hetty most popular?

Hetty peaked in 1918 with 20 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 US147
All-Time Births720
1 in X1 in 2,248,946
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age103
Peak Year1918
World Rank#30,744
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.