How Many People Are Named Joplin?
Complete statistics for the name Joplin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Joplin, a very rare female name, is held by just 345 people in the US today, making up 1 in 956,170 Americans. The majority of Joplins are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 348 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Joplin Through the Generations
Joplin has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 27 births. Today, the average age of those named Joplin is 12, with 343 under 30, 5 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This indicates a name that's becoming increasingly popular among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Joplin's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Joplin
How Many People Have the Name Joplin?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,915 people in the United States currently share the name Joplin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 173,081 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Joplin a Common or Rare Name?
Joplin 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 Joplin Mean?
Joplin means "creative variant of Joplin" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Joplin in SSA data, approximately 1% are male and 99% are female.
When Was Joplin Most Popular?
The name Joplin reached peak popularity in 2019, with 27 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 Joplin?
Approximately 1,915 people named Joplin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,915. That works out to roughly 1 in 173,081 Americans.
Is Joplin a rare name?
Joplin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 173,081 Americans has this name.
What does the name Joplin mean?
Joplin means "creative variant of Joplin" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Joplin more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 1% of people named Joplin are male and 99% are female.
When was Joplin most popular?
Joplin peaked in 2019 with 27 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.