How Many People Are Named Iantha?

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

Iantha
Very Rare
Ancient Greek

Iantha, a very rare female name, is held by just 184 people in the US, making up 1 in 1,794,797 Americans. The majority of those named Iantha are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~184
Living in US
1 in 1,794,797
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Greek origin, meaning 'violet'
🌐
Origin
Ancient Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Refined Mysterious Elegant
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, driven by ambition and a strong sense of responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

652
Worldwide Bearers
#325,275
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
588
🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
10
🇬🇾 Guyana
9
🇻🇮 United States Virgin Islands
8
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇬🇧 England
5
🇦🇮 Anguilla
4
🇮🇱 Israel
4
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
3
🇨🇦 Canada
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
184 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 89
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
42
Would be 30–60 (8%)
469
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 511 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: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
78

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

📜 Iantha Through the Generations

Iantha has been a name through the generations, peaking in popularity in 1915 with 16 births. Today, it's a very rare name, with only 184 individuals bearing it in the US. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with 92% of people named Iantha being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that Iantha remains a cherished, traditional choice among older generations, maintaining its classic appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Maryland 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Iantha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Iantha's Ancient Greek roots

📄 About the Name Iantha

How Many People Have the Name Iantha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 184 people in the United States currently share the name Iantha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,794,797 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Iantha a Common or Rare Name?

Iantha 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 Iantha Mean?

Iantha means "Greek origin, meaning 'violet'" and comes from Ancient Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Iantha Most Popular?

The name Iantha reached peak popularity in 1915, with 16 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 Iantha?

Approximately 184 people named Iantha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 511. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,794,797 Americans.

Is Iantha a rare name?

Iantha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,794,797 Americans has this name.

What does the name Iantha mean?

Iantha means "Greek origin, meaning 'violet'" and comes from Ancient Greek origins.

Is Iantha more male or female?

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

When was Iantha most popular?

Iantha peaked in 1915 with 16 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 US184
All-Time Births511
1 in X1 in 1,794,797
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1915
World Rank#325,275
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.