How Many People Are Named Meklit?
Complete statistics for the name Meklit: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Meklit is an Ethiopian name that's incredibly rare, with only 1 in 668,553 Americans sharing it. That's just 494 people today! It's a modern name, with most under 30, peaking in popularity in 2017.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the name Meklit typically have a life path number of 7, which often symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a quest for truth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 497 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Meklit Through the Generations
Meklit has seen a steady rise in popularity since its first recorded birth in the United States, reaching its peak in 2017 with 40 births. Today, there are 494 people named Meklit living in the country, all under the age of 30, indicating it's a genuinely modern name. The name's rarity and recent surge suggest it's embraced by younger parents looking for something unique.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Meklit's Ethiopian roots
📄 About the Name Meklit
How Many People Have the Name Meklit?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 494 people in the United States currently share the name Meklit. That works out to roughly 1 in every 668,553 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Meklit a Common or Rare Name?
Meklit 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Meklit in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Meklit Most Popular?
The name Meklit reached peak popularity in 2017, with 40 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 Meklit?
Approximately 494 people named Meklit live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 497. That works out to roughly 1 in 668,553 Americans.
Is Meklit a rare name?
Meklit is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 668,553 Americans has this name.
What does the name Meklit mean?
The meaning and origin of Meklit are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Meklit more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meklit are male and 100% are female.
When was Meklit most popular?
Meklit peaked in 2017 with 40 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.