How Many People Are Named Machi?

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

Machi
Very Rare
Japanese

Machi means 'wisdom' in Japanese, making it a name rich in intellectual connotations. Only 331 people named Machi live in the US today, representing just 1 in 995,952 Americans. The vast majority, 100%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.

~531
Living in US
1 in 624,198
Americans
2006
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wisdom
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Wise Thoughtful Innovative
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

21,472
Worldwide Bearers
#35,856
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
14,164
🇮🇳 India
5,201
🇵🇰 Pakistan
505
🇬🇷 Greece
446
🇨🇾 Cyprus
163
🇳🇬 Nigeria
144
🇰🇪 Kenya
135
🇮🇩 Indonesia
124
🇨🇲 Cameroon
122
🇺🇸 United States
109

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
331 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
335
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 335 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: 2006

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
75
Classic Feel
18
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

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

📜 Machi Through the Generations

Machi, a name steeped in wisdom and modernity, saw its peak popularity in 2006 with 34 births. Today, it's a very rare name, with only 331 individuals bearing it across the United States. The average age of those named Machi is 16, indicating a strong presence among younger generations. With all 335 under-30 and none aged 30 or older, Machi stands out as a name embraced by the newest generation, showing a declining trend since its peak.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Georgia 5
Maryland 5
New York 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Machi's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Machi

How Many People Have the Name Machi?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 531 people in the United States currently share the name Machi. That works out to roughly 1 in every 624,198 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Machi a Common or Rare Name?

Machi 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 Machi Mean?

Machi means "wisdom" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Machi Most Popular?

The name Machi reached peak popularity in 2006, with 34 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 Machi?

Approximately 531 people named Machi live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 531. That works out to roughly 1 in 624,198 Americans.

Is Machi a rare name?

Machi is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 624,198 Americans has this name.

What does the name Machi mean?

Machi means "wisdom" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Machi more male or female?

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

When was Machi most popular?

Machi peaked in 2006 with 34 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 US531
All-Time Births531
1 in X1 in 624,198
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2006
World Rank#35,856
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.