How Many People Are Named Ixchel?

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

Ixchel
Very Rare
Mayan

Ixchel, a rare Mayan name for girls, has only been given to 1,004 people in the US, making it one in 328,707 Americans. The majority, 91%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~1,004
Living in US
1 in 328,707
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Goddess of the Moon
🌐
Origin
Mayan
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Creative Mystical
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often seen as deep thinkers and seekers of knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,730
Worldwide Bearers
#139,965
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
2,229
🇺🇸 United States
242
🇪🇸 Spain
44
🇭🇳 Honduras
40
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
32
🇬🇹 Guatemala
23
🇻🇪 Venezuela
18
🇨🇱 Chile
15
🇵🇦 Panama
13
🇧🇷 Brazil
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,004 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
922
Would be under 30 (91%)
92
Would be 30–60 (9%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,014 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
91

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

📜 Ixchel Through the Generations

With just 1,014 total births since records began, Ixchel remains a niche choice. Its peak popularity came in 2007 when 69 babies were named Ixchel, but its usage has been slowly declining since then. Today, most people named Ixchel are young, with 922 under 30 and only 92 aged between 30 and 60.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 380
Texas 76
Illinois 17
Arizona 6
New York 6

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ixchel's Mayan roots

📄 About the Name Ixchel

How Many People Have the Name Ixchel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,004 people in the United States currently share the name Ixchel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 328,707 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ixchel a Common or Rare Name?

Ixchel 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 Ixchel Mean?

Ixchel means "Goddess of the Moon" and comes from Mayan origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ixchel Most Popular?

The name Ixchel reached peak popularity in 2007, with 69 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Ixchel?

Approximately 1,004 people named Ixchel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,014. That works out to roughly 1 in 328,707 Americans.

Is Ixchel a rare name?

Ixchel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 328,707 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ixchel mean?

Ixchel means "Goddess of the Moon" and comes from Mayan origins.

Is Ixchel more male or female?

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

When was Ixchel most popular?

Ixchel peaked in 2007 with 69 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US1,004
All-Time Births1,014
1 in X1 in 328,707
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2007
World Rank#139,965
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.