How Many People Are Named Irasema?

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

Irasema
Very Rare
Nahuatl

Irasema, a very rare female name, is held by just 893 people in the US, making up 1 in 369,620 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1996 with 40 births, showing a steady decline since then.

~893
Living in US
1 in 369,620
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Nahuatl origin, meaning 'she who walks'
🌐
Origin
Nahuatl
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Courageous
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

14,578
Worldwide Bearers
#47,338
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
10,635
🇺🇸 United States
2,286
🇵🇦 Panama
583
🇬🇹 Guatemala
237
🇻🇪 Venezuela
141
🇵🇪 Peru
129
🇨🇺 Cuba
82
🇭🇳 Honduras
72
🇨🇴 Colombia
70
🇦🇷 Argentina
56

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
893 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 48
124
Would be under 30 (13%)
571
Would be 30–60 (60%)
259
Would be over 60 (27%)

All 954 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
32
Modern Appeal
68
International
97

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

📜 Irasema Through the Generations

Irasema has been a name that has seen its peak and now shows a declining trend. With only 954 total births recorded throughout history, it's clear that this name was never widespread. The majority of those named Irasema are currently aged between 30 and 60, indicating a generation that embraced this unique name during its heyday in the mid-1990s. As fewer babies are being named Irasema today, the name continues to be cherished by those who carry it, maintaining its uniqueness and charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 435
California 127
New York 42

✨ Similar Names to Irasema

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Irasema's Nahuatl roots

📄 About the Name Irasema

How Many People Have the Name Irasema?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 893 people in the United States currently share the name Irasema. That works out to roughly 1 in every 369,620 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Irasema a Common or Rare Name?

Irasema 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 Irasema Mean?

Irasema means "Nahuatl origin, meaning 'she who walks'" and comes from Nahuatl origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Irasema Most Popular?

The name Irasema reached peak popularity in 1996, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Irasema?

Approximately 893 people named Irasema live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 954. That works out to roughly 1 in 369,620 Americans.

Is Irasema a rare name?

Irasema is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 369,620 Americans has this name.

What does the name Irasema mean?

Irasema means "Nahuatl origin, meaning 'she who walks'" and comes from Nahuatl origins.

Is Irasema more male or female?

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

When was Irasema most popular?

Irasema peaked in 1996 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US893
All-Time Births954
1 in X1 in 369,620
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age48
Peak Year1996
World Rank#47,338
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.