How Many People Are Named Jorja?
Complete statistics for the name Jorja: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Jorja is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 118,644 Americans bearing it today. That's just 2,781 people in the US! It peaked in popularity in 2006, but most folks named Jorja are still under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 25All 2,893 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Jorja Through the Generations
Jorja has seen its peak and decline within a relatively short timeframe. Born in 2006, when 267 babies were given this name, it quickly became a favorite among parents seeking something unique. Today, the majority of those named Jorja are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern choice. With 2,403 under-30s, 139 aged 30-60, and 351 over 60, Jorja's demographic spread suggests a name that's here to stay, albeit in smaller numbers.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Jorja's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Jorja
How Many People Have the Name Jorja?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,781 people in the United States currently share the name Jorja. That works out to roughly 1 in every 118,644 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Jorja a Common or Rare Name?
Jorja 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 Jorja Mean?
Jorja means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Jorja in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Jorja Most Popular?
The name Jorja reached peak popularity in 2006, with 267 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 Jorja?
Approximately 2,781 people named Jorja live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,893. That works out to roughly 1 in 118,644 Americans.
Is Jorja a rare name?
Jorja is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 118,644 Americans has this name.
What does the name Jorja mean?
Jorja means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Jorja more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Jorja are male and 100% are female.
When was Jorja most popular?
Jorja peaked in 2006 with 267 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.