How Many People Are Named Hibo?

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

Hibo
Very Rare
Somali

Hibo means 'to rise' in Somali, making it a name full of promise. Only 89 people in the US today share this unique name, equating to just 1 in 3,696,411 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all its bearers under 30.

~89
Living in US
1 in 3,696,411
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To rise
🌐
Origin
Somali
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Hopeful Energetic Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

60,096
Worldwide Bearers
#15,836
Global Rank
🇸🇴 Somalia
25,331
🇸🇴 Somaliland
21,462
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
4,739
🇩🇯 Djibouti
4,698
🇰🇪 Kenya
2,983
🇸🇪 Sweden
208
🇺🇸 United States
154
🇬🇧 England
149
🇨🇦 Canada
58
🇳🇴 Norway
48

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
89 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
90
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 90 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
54
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Hibo Through the Generations

Hibo has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 2016 when 9 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Hibo are under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by younger parents. With only 90 births recorded in the US throughout history, Hibo remains very rare, but its presence is growing among the Somali diaspora and beyond.

✨ Similar Names to Hibo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hibo's Somali roots

📄 About the Name Hibo

How Many People Have the Name Hibo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 89 people in the United States currently share the name Hibo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,696,411 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hibo a Common or Rare Name?

Hibo 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 Hibo Mean?

Hibo means "to rise" and comes from Somali origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hibo Most Popular?

The name Hibo reached peak popularity in 2016, with 9 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 Hibo?

Approximately 89 people named Hibo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 90. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,696,411 Americans.

Is Hibo a rare name?

Hibo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,696,411 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hibo mean?

Hibo means "to rise" and comes from Somali origins.

Is Hibo more male or female?

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

When was Hibo most popular?

Hibo peaked in 2016 with 9 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 US89
All-Time Births90
1 in X1 in 3,696,411
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2016
World Rank#15,836
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.