How Many People Are Named Ligia?

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

Ligia
Very Rare
Latin

Ligia, a name of Latin origin, stands out due to its very rare status in the United States, with only 1 in 508,674 Americans bearing this unique moniker. Among the 649 people named Ligia living today, the peak popularity was seen in 1985 when 28 babies were given this name.

~649
Living in US
1 in 508,674
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Latin for 'oath'
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient Graceful
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a powerful spiritual force, emphasizing intuition and insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

221,995
Worldwide Bearers
#4,702
Global Rank
🇨🇴 Colombia
62,232
🇧🇷 Brazil
45,368
🇻🇪 Venezuela
31,876
🇪🇨 Ecuador
20,089
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
10,613
🇲🇽 Mexico
10,126
🇺🇸 United States
6,994
🇷🇴 Romania
6,313
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
5,722
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
4,157

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
649 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 43
151
Would be under 30 (22%)
460
Would be 30–60 (66%)
91
Would be over 60 (13%)

All 702 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: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
39
Modern Appeal
61
International
100

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

📜 Ligia Through the Generations

Ligia's journey through the generations reveals a name that peaked in popularity in 1985 with 28 births. Today, the name's legacy lives on with 649 individuals carrying it across the country. The age distribution shows a fairly even spread, with 22% under 30, 65% aged 30-60, and 13% over 60, indicating a name that bridges classic and modern sensibilities.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 149
New York 34

⭐ Famous People Named Ligia

Ligia is a female given name. Notable people with the name include:…

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✨ Similar Names to Ligia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ligia's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Ligia

How Many People Have the Name Ligia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 649 people in the United States currently share the name Ligia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 508,674 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ligia a Common or Rare Name?

Ligia 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 Ligia Mean?

Ligia means "Latin for 'oath'" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ligia Most Popular?

The name Ligia reached peak popularity in 1985, with 28 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 Ligia?

Approximately 649 people named Ligia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 702. That works out to roughly 1 in 508,674 Americans.

Is Ligia a rare name?

Ligia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 508,674 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ligia mean?

Ligia means "Latin for 'oath'" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Ligia more male or female?

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

When was Ligia most popular?

Ligia peaked in 1985 with 28 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.

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 US649
All-Time Births702
1 in X1 in 508,674
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age43
Peak Year1985
World Rank#4,702
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.