How Many People Are Named Morna?

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

Morna
Very Rare
Irish

Morna, a very rare female name, only 192 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 1,715,587 Americans. That's a lot of zeros! Most folks named Morna are over 60, with the peak year being 1924.

~192
Living in US
1 in 1,715,587
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Irish origin, meaning 'bitter'
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Mature Reserved Wise
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,153
Worldwide Bearers
#161,684
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
616
🇬🇧 Scotland
488
🇬🇧 England
281
🇨🇦 Canada
121
🇮🇩 Indonesia
120
🇳🇬 Nigeria
71
🇦🇺 Australia
54
🇿🇦 South Africa
49
🇵🇭 Philippines
45
🇨🇩 DR Congo
34

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
192 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 84
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
46
Would be 30–60 (11%)
356
Would be over 60 (89%)

All 402 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
89

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

📜 Morna Through the Generations

Morna has been a steady presence through the generations, with its peak popularity in 1924 when 19 babies were given this name. Today, there are 192 living individuals named Morna in the United States, with the majority being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Morna is a classic, old-school name that's been around for quite some time, and it's likely to remain stable in usage.

✨ Similar Names to Morna

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Morna's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Morna

How Many People Have the Name Morna?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 192 people in the United States currently share the name Morna. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,715,587 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Morna a Common or Rare Name?

Morna 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 Morna Mean?

Morna means "Irish origin, meaning 'bitter'" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Morna Most Popular?

The name Morna reached peak popularity in 1924, with 19 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 Morna?

Approximately 192 people named Morna live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 402. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,715,587 Americans.

Is Morna a rare name?

Morna is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,715,587 Americans has this name.

What does the name Morna mean?

Morna means "Irish origin, meaning 'bitter'" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Morna more male or female?

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

When was Morna most popular?

Morna peaked in 1924 with 19 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 US192
All-Time Births402
1 in X1 in 1,715,587
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age84
Peak Year1924
World Rank#161,684
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.