How Many People Are Named Kestrel?
Complete statistics for the name Kestrel: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Kestrel, a very rare female name, is held by just 320 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,030,915 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 92% of its bearers under 30, peaking in popularity in 2023.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism, empathy, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 15All 323 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Kestrel Through the Generations
Kestrel, a name that's seen a rise in recent years, has been given to 21 babies in 2023, marking its peak. With an average age of 15, most people named Kestrel are part of the younger generation, with 296 under 30 and only 27 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests that Kestrel is a name chosen by parents looking for something unique and modern.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Kestrel's English roots
📄 About the Name Kestrel
How Many People Have the Name Kestrel?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 320 people in the United States currently share the name Kestrel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,030,915 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Kestrel a Common or Rare Name?
Kestrel 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 Kestrel Mean?
Kestrel means "bird of prey" and comes from English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Kestrel in SSA data, approximately 8% are male and 92% are female.
When Was Kestrel Most Popular?
The name Kestrel reached peak popularity in 2023, with 21 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 Kestrel?
Approximately 320 people named Kestrel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 323. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,030,915 Americans.
Is Kestrel a rare name?
Kestrel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,030,915 Americans has this name.
What does the name Kestrel mean?
Kestrel means "bird of prey" and comes from English origins.
Is Kestrel more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 8% of people named Kestrel are male and 92% are female.
When was Kestrel most popular?
Kestrel peaked in 2023 with 21 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.