How Many People Are Named Ninette?

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

Ninette
Very Rare
French

Ninette means 'little girl' and is a rare French name. Only 699 people named Ninette live in the US today, making up just 1 in 471,767 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1964 with 28 births, but it's now rising again.

~699
Living in US
1 in 471,767
Americans
1964
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Little girl
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Charming Elegant Sophisticated
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 suggests a person with a strong sense of purpose and a deep connection to spirituality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

6,185
Worldwide Bearers
#84,031
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,463
🇪🇬 Egypt
868
🇬🇭 Ghana
449
🇿🇦 South Africa
437
🇩🇰 Denmark
383
🇵🇭 Philippines
296
🇫🇷 France
230
🇨🇱 Chile
223
🇳🇱 Netherlands
212
🇩🇪 Germany
199

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
699 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 55
143
Would be under 30 (17%)
313
Would be 30–60 (38%)
364
Would be over 60 (44%)

All 820 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: 1964

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
55
Modern Appeal
45
International
94

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

📜 Ninette Through the Generations

Ninette, a name that's been around since the early 20th century, has seen its peaks and valleys. With only 820 births recorded throughout history, it's a very niche choice. Today, there are 699 people named Ninette in the US, most of whom are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel. Interestingly, the name saw its highest usage in 1964 with 28 births, but it's now experiencing a slight resurgence, positioning itself as a bridge between classic and modern choices.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 37
New York 28

⭐ Famous People Named Ninette

Ninette is a feminine given name, which originated as a French diminutive of the name Nina.…

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✨ Similar Names to Ninette

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ninette's French roots

📄 About the Name Ninette

How Many People Have the Name Ninette?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 699 people in the United States currently share the name Ninette. That works out to roughly 1 in every 471,767 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ninette a Common or Rare Name?

Ninette 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 Ninette Mean?

Ninette means "little girl" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ninette Most Popular?

The name Ninette reached peak popularity in 1964, with 28 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Ninette?

Approximately 699 people named Ninette live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 820. That works out to roughly 1 in 471,767 Americans.

Is Ninette a rare name?

Ninette is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 471,767 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ninette mean?

Ninette means "little girl" and comes from French origins.

Is Ninette more male or female?

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

When was Ninette most popular?

Ninette peaked in 1964 with 28 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US699
All-Time Births820
1 in X1 in 471,767
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age55
Peak Year1964
World Rank#84,031
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.