How Many People Are Named Nobue?

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

Nobue
Very Rare
Japanese

Nobue, a very rare female name, only 12 people have ever been born with it in the US, making up just 1 in 1,603,031,186 Americans. All those named Nobue are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1926.

~0
Living in US
1 in 1,603,031,186
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Japanese for 'hope'
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Hopeful Resilient
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 signifies creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

54,979
Worldwide Bearers
#17,050
Global Rank
🇯🇵 Japan
54,615
🇺🇸 United States
204
🇧🇷 Brazil
119
🇹🇭 Thailand
14
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇬🇧 England
3
🇩🇪 Germany
3
🇨🇳 China
2
🇸🇪 Sweden
2
🇦🇺 Australia
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 102
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
12
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 12 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: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
15
Classic Feel
67
Modern Appeal
33
International
99

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

📜 Nobue Through the Generations

Nobue, a name that's seen its heyday and now stands as a testament to a bygone era, was most popular in 1926 when seven babies were given this moniker. Today, none of those born under this name remain, but its legacy lives on through the memories of those who knew someone named Nobue. With all 12 individuals being over 60, Nobue is a name that carries the weight of history and tradition, embodying a sense of stability and classic charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Hawaii 7

✨ Similar Names to Nobue

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nobue's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Nobue

How Many People Have the Name Nobue?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 0 people in the United States currently share the name Nobue. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,603,031,186 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nobue a Common or Rare Name?

Nobue 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 Nobue Mean?

Nobue means "Japanese for 'hope'" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nobue in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Nobue Most Popular?

The name Nobue reached peak popularity in 1926, 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 Nobue?

Approximately 0 people named Nobue live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 12. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,603,031,186 Americans.

Is Nobue a rare name?

Nobue is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,603,031,186 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nobue mean?

Nobue means "Japanese for 'hope'" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Nobue more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Nobue are male and 50% are female.

When was Nobue most popular?

Nobue peaked in 1926 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 US0
All-Time Births12
1 in X1 in 1,603,031,186
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age102
Peak Year1926
World Rank#17,050
Male %50%
Female %50%

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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.