How Many People Are Named Humphrey?
Complete statistics for the name Humphrey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Humphrey, a very rare male name, has only 477 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 691,745 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority, 74%, are over 60, showing how it's an old-school classic.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 typically symbolizes harmony and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 80All 1,085 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: 1924Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Humphrey Through the Generations
Humphrey peaked in popularity way back in 1924 with 22 births, but it's remained stable since then. Today, there are 477 people named Humphrey in the US, with most being over 60. This age skew means that Humphrey is more commonly found among older generations, giving it a timeless feel.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Humphrey's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Humphrey
How Many People Have the Name Humphrey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 46,668 people in the United States currently share the name Humphrey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 7,102 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Humphrey a Common or Rare Name?
Humphrey is classified as Uncommon. 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 Humphrey in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Humphrey Most Popular?
The name Humphrey reached peak popularity in 1924, with 22 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 Humphrey?
Approximately 46,668 people named Humphrey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 46,668. That works out to roughly 1 in 7,102 Americans.
Is Humphrey a rare name?
Humphrey is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 7,102 Americans has this name.
What does the name Humphrey mean?
The meaning and origin of Humphrey are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Humphrey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Humphrey are male and 0% are female.
When was Humphrey most popular?
Humphrey peaked in 1924 with 22 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.