How Many People Are Named Mada?

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

Mada
Very Rare
Hebrew

Mada means 'supplanter' in Hebrew, making it a name rich with historical significance. Only 117 people named Mada live in the US today, which means just 1 in 2,830,611 Americans have this rare name. The majority of people named Mada are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~593
Living in US
1 in 558,936
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Supplanter
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Traditional
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

51,722
Worldwide Bearers
#17,973
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
10,403
🇮🇳 India
9,304
🇪🇬 Egypt
7,396
🇮🇩 Indonesia
4,618
🇲🇬 Madagascar
4,535
🇸🇳 Senegal
3,506
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
2,098
🇨🇲 Cameroon
1,897
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1,460
🇲🇼 Malawi
761

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
117 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 101
10
Would be under 30 (2%)
5
Would be 30–60 (1%)
537
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 552 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: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
84
Modern Appeal
16
International
99

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

📜 Mada Through the Generations

Mada has been a name through the generations, with its peak popularity occurring way back in 1920 when 21 babies were given this name. Today, there are only 117 people named Mada living in the United States, a stark contrast to its heyday. Of those, 537 are over 60 years old, indicating that Mada is predominantly a name of the older generation, with very few younger individuals carrying on the legacy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 11

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mada's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Mada

How Many People Have the Name Mada?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 593 people in the United States currently share the name Mada. That works out to roughly 1 in every 558,936 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mada a Common or Rare Name?

Mada 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 Mada Mean?

Mada means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Mada Most Popular?

The name Mada reached peak popularity in 1920, with 21 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 Mada?

Approximately 593 people named Mada live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 593. That works out to roughly 1 in 558,936 Americans.

Is Mada a rare name?

Mada is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 558,936 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mada mean?

Mada means "supplanter" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Mada more male or female?

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

When was Mada most popular?

Mada peaked in 1920 with 21 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 US593
All-Time Births593
1 in X1 in 558,936
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age101
Peak Year1920
World Rank#17,973
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.