How Many People Are Named Klein?

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

Klein
Uncommon
German

Klein means 'small' in German, making it a name with a clear linguistic root. Only 348 people named Klein live in the US today, which is just 1 in 948,870 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2013 with 25 births, showing it's still gaining traction.

~79,552
Living in US
1 in 4,166
Americans
2013
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Small
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Modest Reserved Thoughtful
6
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,081
Worldwide Bearers
#165,161
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
535
🇵🇭 Philippines
451
🇵🇰 Pakistan
180
🇰🇪 Kenya
128
🇿🇦 South Africa
111
🇪🇬 Egypt
87
🇩🇪 Germany
83
🇧🇷 Brazil
54
🇳🇱 Netherlands
32
🇵🇪 Peru
32

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
348 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
307
Would be under 30 (87%)
46
Would be 30–60 (13%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 353 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: 2013

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
89

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

📜 Klein Through the Generations

Klein has seen a steady rise in usage over recent years, with its peak occurring in 2013 when 25 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Klein are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern choice. With only 348 individuals bearing this name in the US, it remains very rare, reflecting its status as a newer-generation name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Klein

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Klein's German roots

📄 About the Name Klein

How Many People Have the Name Klein?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 79,552 people in the United States currently share the name Klein. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,166 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.

Is Klein a Common or Rare Name?

Klein is classified as Uncommon. 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 Klein Mean?

Klein means "small" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Klein Most Popular?

The name Klein reached peak popularity in 2013, with 25 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 Klein?

Approximately 79,552 people named Klein live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 79,552. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,166 Americans.

Is Klein a rare name?

Klein is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,166 Americans has this name.

What does the name Klein mean?

Klein means "small" and comes from German origins.

Is Klein more male or female?

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

When was Klein most popular?

Klein peaked in 2013 with 25 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.

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 US79,552
All-Time Births79,552
1 in X1 in 4,166
RarityUncommon
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2013
World Rank#165,161
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.