How Many People Are Named Lassie?

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

Lassie
Very Rare
Old English

Lassie means 'pledge' in Old English and has been a very rare choice for girls since its peak in 1916. Only 117 people named Lassie live in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,826,755 Americans, a truly unique name.

~117
Living in US
1 in 2,826,755
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pledge
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Loyal Courageous
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,074
Worldwide Bearers
#243,917
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
405
🇿🇦 South Africa
246
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
107
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
93
🇱🇷 Liberia
58
🇵🇭 Philippines
32
🇲🇾 Malaysia
23
🇨🇳 China
21
🇿🇲 Zambia
18
🇧🇷 Brazil
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
117 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 107
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
979
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 979 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: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
84

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

📜 Lassie Through the Generations

Lassie, a name steeped in history and tradition, has seen a steady presence throughout the decades without significant fluctuation. With no individuals under 30, the name is predominantly carried by those over 60, reflecting its status as an old-school classic. Its rarity is further emphasized by its world ranking at #243,917, indicating it's mostly popular within the United States.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Tennessee 115
Kentucky 33
Alabama 25
North Carolina 24
Virginia 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lassie's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Lassie

How Many People Have the Name Lassie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 117 people in the United States currently share the name Lassie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,826,755 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lassie a Common or Rare Name?

Lassie 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 Lassie Mean?

Lassie means "pledge" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Lassie Most Popular?

The name Lassie reached peak popularity in 1916, with 42 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 Lassie?

Approximately 117 people named Lassie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 979. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,826,755 Americans.

Is Lassie a rare name?

Lassie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,826,755 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lassie mean?

Lassie means "pledge" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Lassie more male or female?

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

When was Lassie most popular?

Lassie peaked in 1916 with 42 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.

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 US117
All-Time Births979
1 in X1 in 2,826,755
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age107
Peak Year1916
World Rank#243,917
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.