How Many People Are Named Morelia?

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

Morelia
Very Rare
Spanish

Morelia is a rare, feminine name that means 'magnolia' in Spanish, symbolizing grace and beauty. Only 743 people named Morelia live in the US today, making up just 1 in 443,935 Americans. The majority, 90%, are under 30, giving it a truly modern vibe.

~743
Living in US
1 in 443,935
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Magnolia
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Graceful Elegant Confident
1
Life Path Number

People with life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's why Morelia might resonate with someone who's ambitious and independent.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,867
Worldwide Bearers
#66,383
Global Rank
🇻🇪 Venezuela
3,139
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,481
🇨🇱 Chile
1,555
🇲🇽 Mexico
651
🇺🇸 United States
188
🇸🇻 El Salvador
187
🇬🇹 Guatemala
148
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
124
🇦🇷 Argentina
78
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
62

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
743 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
677
Would be under 30 (90%)
74
Would be 30–60 (10%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 751 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
94
International
96

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

📜 Morelia Through the Generations

Morelia peaked in popularity in 1996 with 66 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most people named Morelia are young, with 677 under 30 and only 74 aged between 30 and 60. This name is predominantly found among younger generations, reflecting its status as a modern choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 214
Texas 69
Illinois 30
Washington 5

✨ Similar Names to Morelia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Morelia's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Morelia

How Many People Have the Name Morelia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 743 people in the United States currently share the name Morelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 443,935 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Morelia a Common or Rare Name?

Morelia 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 Morelia Mean?

Morelia means "magnolia" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Morelia Most Popular?

The name Morelia reached peak popularity in 1996, with 66 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 Morelia?

Approximately 743 people named Morelia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 751. That works out to roughly 1 in 443,935 Americans.

Is Morelia a rare name?

Morelia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 443,935 Americans has this name.

What does the name Morelia mean?

Morelia means "magnolia" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Morelia more male or female?

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

When was Morelia most popular?

Morelia peaked in 1996 with 66 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 US743
All-Time Births751
1 in X1 in 443,935
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year1996
World Rank#66,383
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.