How Many People Are Named Ildefonso?

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

Ildefonso
Very Rare
Spanish

Ildefonso means 'devoted to God' and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 1,029,404 Americans bearing this name. There are around 321 people named Ildefonso living in the US today, and interestingly, the name peaked in popularity way back in 1976.

~680
Living in US
1 in 487,425
Americans
1976
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Devoted to God
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Devout Determined Compassionate
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, empathy, and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

49,065
Worldwide Bearers
#18,803
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
12,426
🇵🇭 Philippines
9,975
🇪🇸 Spain
8,521
🇧🇷 Brazil
5,955
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,110
🇺🇸 United States
1,984
🇵🇪 Peru
1,561
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,042
🇵🇾 Paraguay
862
🇻🇪 Venezuela
796

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
321 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 51
62
Would be under 30 (16%)
205
Would be 30–60 (52%)
125
Would be over 60 (32%)

All 392 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: 1976

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
44
Modern Appeal
56
International
99

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

📜 Ildefonso Through the Generations

Ildefonso, a name steeped in history and devotion, has seen a stable presence through the decades. With its peak year occurring in 1976, when 16 babies were given this name, it's clear that Ildefonso has maintained a niche appeal. Today, the average age of those named Ildefonso stands at 51, indicating a generation that has largely carried the name through adulthood. The age distribution shows a fair spread, with 16% under 30, 52% aged 30-60, and 32% over 60, suggesting a balanced representation across different life stages.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 30
California 11

⭐ Famous People Named Ildefonso

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✨ Similar Names to Ildefonso

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ildefonso's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Ildefonso

How Many People Have the Name Ildefonso?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 680 people in the United States currently share the name Ildefonso. That works out to roughly 1 in every 487,425 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ildefonso a Common or Rare Name?

Ildefonso 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 Ildefonso Mean?

Ildefonso means "devoted to God" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ildefonso Most Popular?

The name Ildefonso reached peak popularity in 1976, 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 Ildefonso?

Approximately 680 people named Ildefonso live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 680. That works out to roughly 1 in 487,425 Americans.

Is Ildefonso a rare name?

Ildefonso is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 487,425 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ildefonso mean?

Ildefonso means "devoted to God" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Ildefonso more male or female?

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

When was Ildefonso most popular?

Ildefonso peaked in 1976 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 US680
All-Time Births680
1 in X1 in 487,425
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age51
Peak Year1976
World Rank#18,803
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.