How Many People Are Named Jestina?

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

Jestina
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Jestina is a very rare female name, with only 332 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 995,400 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1984 with 16 births, but its usage has been slowly declining since then.

~332
Living in US
1 in 995,400
Americans
1984
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Innovative Determined Inspiring
6
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

42,706
Worldwide Bearers
#21,071
Global Rank
🇹🇿 Tanzania
13,493
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
8,744
🇱🇷 Liberia
7,684
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
5,130
🇲🇼 Malawi
3,173
🇯🇲 Jamaica
1,428
🇿🇲 Zambia
1,105
🇺🇸 United States
486
🇺🇬 Uganda
448
🇮🇳 India
296

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
332 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 37
136
Would be under 30 (38%)
192
Would be 30–60 (53%)
33
Would be over 60 (9%)

All 361 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: 1984

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
37
Modern Appeal
63
International
99

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

📜 Jestina Through the Generations

Jestina has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though its peak was in 1984 with 16 births. Today, there are 332 people named Jestina living in the United States, with the majority being between 30 and 60 years old. The name's slow decline suggests it's a blend of classic and modern appeal, maintaining a unique charm while evolving with contemporary naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

✨ Similar Names to Jestina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Jestina's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Jestina

How Many People Have the Name Jestina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 332 people in the United States currently share the name Jestina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 995,400 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Jestina a Common or Rare Name?

Jestina 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 Jestina Mean?

Jestina means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Jestina Most Popular?

The name Jestina reached peak popularity in 1984, with 16 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 Jestina?

Approximately 332 people named Jestina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 361. That works out to roughly 1 in 995,400 Americans.

Is Jestina a rare name?

Jestina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 995,400 Americans has this name.

What does the name Jestina mean?

Jestina means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Jestina more male or female?

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

When was Jestina most popular?

Jestina peaked in 1984 with 16 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 US332
All-Time Births361
1 in X1 in 995,400
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age37
Peak Year1984
World Rank#21,071
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.