How Many People Are Named Innocent?

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

Innocent
Very Rare
Latin

Innocent means pure and blameless, a name steeped in virtue. Only 75 people in the US today share this rare moniker, making up just 1 in 4,376,587 Americans. The name peaked in 2019 with 10 births, showing it's gaining traction among younger parents.

~1,959
Living in US
1 in 169,193
Americans
2019
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pure and blameless
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Innocent Pure Gentle Hopeful
4
Life Path Number

People with life path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

877,959
Worldwide Bearers
#1,059
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
189,026
🇷🇼 Rwanda
146,236
🇺🇬 Uganda
92,798
🇲🇼 Malawi
92,626
🇧🇮 Burundi
76,757
🇹🇿 Tanzania
56,696
🇨🇩 DR Congo
47,036
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
31,627
🇿🇦 South Africa
22,883
🇿🇲 Zambia
16,802

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
70 (93%)
♀ Female
5 (7%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
76
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 76 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: 2019

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
50
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Innocent Through the Generations

Innocent has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among the younger generation. With 76 under-30s and none over 60, it's clear that people named Innocent are predominantly young adults. This trend suggests that the name is becoming more popular as a modern choice for newborns, with its peak year being 2019 when 10 babies were given this name. its rarity, Innocent holds a special place in the hearts of those who choose it, reflecting a desire for purity and innocence in a fast-paced world.

✨ Similar Names to Innocent

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Innocent's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Innocent

How Many People Have the Name Innocent?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,959 people in the United States currently share the name Innocent. That works out to roughly 1 in every 169,193 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Innocent a Common or Rare Name?

Innocent 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 Innocent Mean?

Innocent means "pure and blameless" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Innocent in SSA data, approximately 93% are male and 7% are female.

When Was Innocent Most Popular?

The name Innocent reached peak popularity in 2019, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Innocent?

Approximately 1,959 people named Innocent live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,959. That works out to roughly 1 in 169,193 Americans.

Is Innocent a rare name?

Innocent is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 169,193 Americans has this name.

What does the name Innocent mean?

Innocent means "pure and blameless" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Innocent more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 93% of people named Innocent are male and 7% are female.

When was Innocent most popular?

Innocent peaked in 2019 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US1,959
All-Time Births1,959
1 in X1 in 169,193
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2019
World Rank#1,059
Male %93%
Female %7%

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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.