How Many People Are Named Morena?

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

Morena
Very Rare
Spanish

Morena means 'dark-haired' in Spanish, making it a name rich in imagery. Only 1 in 1,176,724 Americans are named Morena, highlighting its rarity among female names. With 52% under 30, it's definitely a name for the younger generation.

~987
Living in US
1 in 335,815
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dark-haired
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Mysterious Confident Sophisticated
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

40,790
Worldwide Bearers
#21,858
Global Rank
🇮🇹 Italy
13,288
🇸🇻 El Salvador
9,098
🇿🇦 South Africa
5,201
🇵🇭 Philippines
4,159
🇺🇸 United States
2,208
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,244
🇱🇸 Lesotho
676
🇦🇱 Albania
549
🇭🇷 Croatia
426
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
377

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
280 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 29
150
Would be under 30 (52%)
125
Would be 30–60 (44%)
12
Would be over 60 (4%)

All 287 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: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
73
Classic Feel
27
Modern Appeal
93
International
99

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

📜 Morena Through the Generations

Morena has seen steady usage since the late 20th century, peaking in 1997 with 17 births. Today, there are around 280 people named Morena living in the United States, with an average age of 29. The age distribution shows a significant portion under 30, indicating that Morena remains popular among younger parents. This trend suggests that Morena is a modern choice, likely influenced by its melodic sound and positive associations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 21

⭐ Famous People Named Morena

Morena is an Italian, Portuguese and Spanish feminine given name derived from the term moreno, meaning "brown, brown-haired". It is a popular name in Argentina, where it was the second most popular name given to baby girls born in Córdoba, Argentina in 2009.…

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✨ Similar Names to Morena

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Morena's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Morena

How Many People Have the Name Morena?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 987 people in the United States currently share the name Morena. That works out to roughly 1 in every 335,815 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Morena a Common or Rare Name?

Morena 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 Morena Mean?

Morena means "dark-haired" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Morena Most Popular?

The name Morena reached peak popularity in 1997, with 17 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 Morena?

Approximately 987 people named Morena live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 987. That works out to roughly 1 in 335,815 Americans.

Is Morena a rare name?

Morena is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 335,815 Americans has this name.

What does the name Morena mean?

Morena means "dark-haired" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Morena more male or female?

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

When was Morena most popular?

Morena peaked in 1997 with 17 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 US987
All-Time Births987
1 in X1 in 335,815
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age29
Peak Year1997
World Rank#21,858
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.