How Many People Are Named Island?
Complete statistics for the name Island: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Island is a very rare female name, with only 718 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 459,622 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 723 under-30, and peaked in popularity in 2024.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 9All 723 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Island Through the Generations
Island stands out as a name that's truly of its time, with all 723 individuals named Island being under 30 years old. This reflects a strong trend towards modern, unique names among younger generations. The name reached its peak in 2024 with 90 births, indicating a recent surge in popularity. With an average age of 9, Island is firmly rooted in contemporary naming trends, suggesting it may continue to rise in usage.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Island's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Island
How Many People Have the Name Island?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 981 people in the United States currently share the name Island. That works out to roughly 1 in every 337,869 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Island a Common or Rare Name?
Island 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 Island Mean?
Island means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Island in SSA data, approximately 13% are male and 87% are female.
When Was Island Most Popular?
The name Island reached peak popularity in 2024, with 90 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 Island?
Approximately 981 people named Island live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 981. That works out to roughly 1 in 337,869 Americans.
Is Island a rare name?
Island is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 337,869 Americans has this name.
What does the name Island mean?
Island means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Island more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 13% of people named Island are male and 87% are female.
When was Island most popular?
Island peaked in 2024 with 90 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.