How Many People Are Named Imre?

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

Imre
Very Rare
Hungarian

Imre means 'work' in Hungarian, making it a name rooted in effort and achievement. Only 168 people named Imre live in the US today, with just 1 in 1,965,532 Americans bearing this rare moniker. The name peaked in popularity in 2023 with 12 births, showing its status as a modern choice.

~212
Living in US
1 in 1,563,440
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Work
🌐
Origin
Hungarian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Diligent Ambitious Hardworking
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and compassion.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

117,236
Worldwide Bearers
#8,793
Global Rank
🇭🇺 Hungary
101,024
🇷🇴 Romania
4,425
🇷🇸 Serbia
4,165
🇺🇸 United States
1,172
🇪🇪 Estonia
910
🇪🇬 Egypt
889
🇳🇱 Netherlands
812
🇩🇪 Germany
795
🇨🇦 Canada
470
🇦🇹 Austria
339

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
168 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 30
105
Would be under 30 (58%)
33
Would be 30–60 (18%)
43
Would be over 60 (24%)

All 181 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
65
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Imre Through the Generations

Imre has seen steady usage over the years, with a notable peak in 2023 where 12 babies were given this name. As of now, there are 168 individuals named Imre in the United States, indicating a stable presence despite its rarity. The majority of those named Imre are under 30, suggesting that it's a name embraced by younger generations, with 58% falling into this age bracket.

✨ Similar Names to Imre

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Imre's Hungarian roots

📄 About the Name Imre

How Many People Have the Name Imre?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 212 people in the United States currently share the name Imre. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,563,440 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Imre a Common or Rare Name?

Imre 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 Imre Mean?

Imre means "work" and comes from Hungarian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Imre Most Popular?

The name Imre reached peak popularity in 2023, with 12 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 Imre?

Approximately 212 people named Imre live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 212. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,563,440 Americans.

Is Imre a rare name?

Imre is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,563,440 Americans has this name.

What does the name Imre mean?

Imre means "work" and comes from Hungarian origins.

Is Imre more male or female?

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

When was Imre most popular?

Imre peaked in 2023 with 12 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 US212
All-Time Births212
1 in X1 in 1,563,440
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year2023
World Rank#8,793
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.