How Many People Are Named Lacosta?
Complete statistics for the name Lacosta: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Lacosta is a very rare female name, with only 240 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,373,327 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1977 with 40 births, and since then, its usage has remained stable.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 250 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: 1977Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Lacosta Through the Generations
Lacosta has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, with its peak occurring in 1977 when 40 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of people named Lacosta is 46, indicating that most individuals bearing this name were born around the time of its peak popularity. The age distribution shows that all 240 living Lacostas are between the ages of 30 and 60, with none under 30 or over 60, suggesting a generation-specific naming trend.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Lacosta's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Lacosta
How Many People Have the Name Lacosta?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 320 people in the United States currently share the name Lacosta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,035,779 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Lacosta a Common or Rare Name?
Lacosta 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 Lacosta Mean?
Lacosta means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Lacosta in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Lacosta Most Popular?
The name Lacosta reached peak popularity in 1977, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Lacosta?
Approximately 320 people named Lacosta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 320. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,035,779 Americans.
Is Lacosta a rare name?
Lacosta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,035,779 Americans has this name.
What does the name Lacosta mean?
Lacosta means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Lacosta more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lacosta are male and 100% are female.
When was Lacosta most popular?
Lacosta peaked in 1977 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.