How Many People Are Named Metro?

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

Metro
Very Rare
Greek

Metro means 'city' in Greek and it's incredibly rare, with only 33 people bearing this name in the US today, making up just 1 in 9,867,058 Americans. The majority of these folks are over 60, with the oldest generation holding onto this classic name.

~1,028
Living in US
1 in 322,421
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
City
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Dependable
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often finding success in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,700
Worldwide Bearers
#140,954
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
799
🇮🇩 Indonesia
709
🇺🇸 United States
505
🇨🇩 DR Congo
315
🇿🇦 South Africa
94
🇮🇳 India
60
🇷🇺 Russia
49
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
21
🇵🇭 Philippines
12
🇲🇾 Malaysia
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
33 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 103
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
522
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 522 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
91

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

📜 Metro Through the Generations

Metro peaked in popularity back in 1919 when 48 babies were given this name, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, there are 33 people named Metro living in the United States, and they're mostly over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's been passed down through generations without much change in its appeal or decline in usage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Pennsylvania 309
New York 20

✨ Similar Names to Metro

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Metro's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Metro

How Many People Have the Name Metro?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,028 people in the United States currently share the name Metro. That works out to roughly 1 in every 322,421 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Metro a Common or Rare Name?

Metro 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 Metro Mean?

Metro means "city" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Metro Most Popular?

The name Metro reached peak popularity in 1919, with 48 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 Metro?

Approximately 1,028 people named Metro live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,028. That works out to roughly 1 in 322,421 Americans.

Is Metro a rare name?

Metro is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 322,421 Americans has this name.

What does the name Metro mean?

Metro means "city" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Metro more male or female?

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

When was Metro most popular?

Metro peaked in 1919 with 48 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 US1,028
All-Time Births1,028
1 in X1 in 322,421
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age103
Peak Year1919
World Rank#140,954
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.