How Many People Are Named Lord?

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

Lord
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Lord means 'ruler' and is a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 554,819 Americans have this name, making it very exclusive. The majority of people named Lord are under 30, giving it a modern vibe.

~22,488
Living in US
1 in 14,739
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ruler
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Dominant Determined Confident
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

27,752
Worldwide Bearers
#29,578
Global Rank
🇬🇭 Ghana
9,495
🇵🇭 Philippines
5,091
🇪🇬 Egypt
4,294
🇷🇺 Russia
952
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
816
🇺🇸 United States
813
🇳🇬 Nigeria
665
🇹🇴 Tonga
566
🇨🇬 Congo
448
🇨🇩 DR Congo
431

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
595 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 32
365
Would be under 30 (55%)
212
Would be 30–60 (32%)
91
Would be over 60 (14%)

All 668 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: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
16
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

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

📜 Lord Through the Generations

Lord peaked in popularity in 2021 with 29 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, there are 595 people named Lord living in the United States, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests a growing trend among younger generations, with 365 individuals under 30 years old.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 17

✨ Similar Names to Lord

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lord's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Lord

How Many People Have the Name Lord?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 22,488 people in the United States currently share the name Lord. That works out to roughly 1 in every 14,739 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Lord a Common or Rare Name?

Lord is classified as 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 Lord Mean?

Lord means "ruler" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Lord Most Popular?

The name Lord reached peak popularity in 2021, with 29 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 Lord?

Approximately 22,488 people named Lord live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 22,488. That works out to roughly 1 in 14,739 Americans.

Is Lord a rare name?

Lord is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 14,739 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lord mean?

Lord means "ruler" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Lord more male or female?

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

When was Lord most popular?

Lord peaked in 2021 with 29 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 US22,488
All-Time Births22,488
1 in X1 in 14,739
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age32
Peak Year2021
World Rank#29,578
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.