How Many People Are Named Long?
Complete statistics for the name Long: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Long, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,826 people in the US today, making up 1 in 180,728 Americans. It peaked in popularity in 1988 with 133 births, but its trend shows a decline since then. The majority of people named Long are now between 30 and 60 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 33All 1,903 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: 1988Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Long Through the Generations
Long has seen a steady presence in the United States, though its usage has been declining since its peak in 1988. With 1,826 individuals bearing this name today, it's considered quite rare. Interestingly, the age distribution reveals a significant portion of Longs are younger, with 661 under 30 and 1,242 aged between 30 and 60, indicating it's a name more commonly found among newer generations. This trend suggests Long is becoming less popular among parents choosing names for their children.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Long's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Long
How Many People Have the Name Long?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 223,485 people in the United States currently share the name Long. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,483 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category.
Is Long a Common or Rare Name?
Long 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 Long Mean?
Long means "creative variant of Long" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Long in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Long Most Popular?
The name Long reached peak popularity in 1988, with 133 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 Long?
Approximately 223,485 people named Long live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 223,485. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,483 Americans.
Is Long a rare name?
Long is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,483 Americans has this name.
What does the name Long mean?
Long means "creative variant of Long" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Long more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Long are male and 0% are female.
When was Long most popular?
Long peaked in 1988 with 133 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.