How Many People Are Named Mu?

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

Mu
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Mu is a very rare female name, with only 17 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 19,537,147 Americans. The majority of Mu's are under 30, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.

~3,164
Living in US
1 in 104,756
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes uniqueness
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Unique Innovative Mysterious
7
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

528,335
Worldwide Bearers
#1,904
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
419,041
🇪🇨 Ecuador
40,646
🇲🇲 Myanmar
32,290
🇳🇬 Nigeria
15,373
🇮🇩 Indonesia
7,771
🇻🇳 Vietnam
2,152
🇺🇸 United States
1,687
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,558
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,453
🇸🇬 Singapore
1,386

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
7 (41%)
♀ Female
10 (59%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 4
17
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 17 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: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
22
Classic Feel
4
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Mu Through the Generations

Mu has seen steady growth since its inception, peaking in 2021 with 7 births. Today, there are 17 Mu's living in the United States, all under the age of 30. This indicates that Mu is a name embraced by younger parents, contributing to its modern appeal and stability in popularity.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mu's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Mu

How Many People Have the Name Mu?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,164 people in the United States currently share the name Mu. That works out to roughly 1 in every 104,756 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mu a Common or Rare Name?

Mu 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 Mu Mean?

Mu means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mu in SSA data, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

When Was Mu Most Popular?

The name Mu reached peak popularity in 2021, with 7 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 Mu?

Approximately 3,164 people named Mu live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,164. That works out to roughly 1 in 104,756 Americans.

Is Mu a rare name?

Mu is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 104,756 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mu mean?

Mu means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Mu more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 41% of people named Mu are male and 59% are female.

When was Mu most popular?

Mu peaked in 2021 with 7 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 US3,164
All-Time Births3,164
1 in X1 in 104,756
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age4
Peak Year2021
World Rank#1,904
Male %41%
Female %59%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.