How Many People Are Named Hiwot?

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

Hiwot
Very Rare
Amharic

Hiwot means 'life' in Amharic, making it a meaningful choice for parents. Only 17 people named Hiwot live in the US today, which is just 1 in 19,573,337 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2007 with 7 births.

~17
Living in US
1 in 19,573,337
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Life
🌐
Origin
Amharic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Hopeful Vibrant
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

60,172
Worldwide Bearers
#15,821
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
59,529
🇺🇸 United States
409
🇸🇪 Sweden
43
🇬🇧 England
41
🇨🇦 Canada
27
🇳🇱 Netherlands
14
🇳🇴 Norway
12
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
12
🇮🇳 India
12
🇪🇷 Eritrea
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
17 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 18
17
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 17 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
22
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Hiwot Through the Generations

Hiwot, a name that means 'life' in Amharic, has seen steady usage since its introduction to the United States. With only 17 individuals bearing this name in the country, it remains very rare. The peak year for Hiwot was 2007, when there were 7 births, indicating a brief surge in interest. Today, most Hiwots are under 30 years old, suggesting it's a name embraced by younger generations.

✨ Similar Names to Hiwot

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Hiwot's Amharic roots

📄 About the Name Hiwot

How Many People Have the Name Hiwot?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 17 people in the United States currently share the name Hiwot. That works out to roughly 1 in every 19,573,337 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Hiwot a Common or Rare Name?

Hiwot 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 Hiwot Mean?

Hiwot means "life" and comes from Amharic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Hiwot Most Popular?

The name Hiwot reached peak popularity in 2007, with 7 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 Hiwot?

Approximately 17 people named Hiwot live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 17. That works out to roughly 1 in 19,573,337 Americans.

Is Hiwot a rare name?

Hiwot is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 19,573,337 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hiwot mean?

Hiwot means "life" and comes from Amharic origins.

Is Hiwot more male or female?

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

When was Hiwot most popular?

Hiwot peaked in 2007 with 7 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 US17
All-Time Births17
1 in X1 in 19,573,337
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age18
Peak Year2007
World Rank#15,821
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.