How Many People Are Named My?
Complete statistics for the name My: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
My is a very rare female name, with only 1,290 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 255,849 Americans. The majority of people named My are now in their thirties and forties, reflecting its peak popularity in 1982.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 37All 1,332 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: 1982Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 My Through the Generations
My is a name that has seen its peak and is now slowly declining in usage. It was most popular in 1982 when 113 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by individuals aged between 30 and 60, with 275 under 30 and none over 60. This indicates that while the name is still appreciated, it's becoming less common among younger parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing My's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name My
How Many People Have the Name My?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 399 people in the United States currently share the name My. That works out to roughly 1 in every 830,700 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is My a Common or Rare Name?
My 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 My Mean?
My means "creative variant of Mya" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of My in SSA data, approximately 17% are male and 83% are female.
When Was My Most Popular?
The name My reached peak popularity in 1982, with 113 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 My?
Approximately 399 people named My live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 399. That works out to roughly 1 in 830,700 Americans.
Is My a rare name?
My is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 830,700 Americans has this name.
What does the name My mean?
My means "creative variant of Mya" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is My more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 17% of people named My are male and 83% are female.
When was My most popular?
My peaked in 1982 with 113 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.