How Many People Are Named Negar?

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

Negar
Very Rare
Persian

Negar means 'desire' in Persian, making it a name rich with emotion. Only 51 people named Negar live in the US today, which means 1 in 6,424,386 Americans have this name. The name peaked in popularity in 1985 with 8 births.

~51
Living in US
1 in 6,424,386
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Desire
🌐
Origin
Persian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Passionate Ambitious Determined
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

61,799
Worldwide Bearers
#15,492
Global Rank
🇮🇷 Iran
54,592
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
4,124
🇮🇳 India
1,067
🇺🇸 United States
689
🇨🇦 Canada
364
🇬🇧 England
148
🇸🇪 Sweden
138
🇻🇪 Venezuela
70
🇳🇱 Netherlands
69
🇩🇪 Germany
64

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
51 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 42
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
53
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 53 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: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
44
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
99

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

📜 Negar Through the Generations

Negar has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1985 when 8 babies were given this name. Today, there are 51 people named Negar in the country, with an average age of 42 years. The age distribution shows that all 51 individuals are between 30 and 60 years old, indicating that Negar is primarily a name of the mid-to-late generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5

✨ Similar Names to Negar

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Negar's Persian roots

📄 About the Name Negar

How Many People Have the Name Negar?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 51 people in the United States currently share the name Negar. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,424,386 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Negar a Common or Rare Name?

Negar 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 Negar Mean?

Negar means "desire" and comes from Persian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Negar Most Popular?

The name Negar reached peak popularity in 1985, with 8 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 Negar?

Approximately 51 people named Negar live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 53. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,424,386 Americans.

Is Negar a rare name?

Negar is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,424,386 Americans has this name.

What does the name Negar mean?

Negar means "desire" and comes from Persian origins.

Is Negar more male or female?

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

When was Negar most popular?

Negar peaked in 1985 with 8 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 US51
All-Time Births53
1 in X1 in 6,424,386
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age42
Peak Year1985
World Rank#15,492
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.