How Many People Are Named Ocean?
Complete statistics for the name Ocean: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ocean is a very rare name for boys, with only 7,436 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 44,378 Americans. The majority of Oceans are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 11All 7,504 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ocean Through the Generations
Ocean emerged as a name in recent years, peaking in popularity in 2022 with 854 births. Today, the average age of someone named Ocean is 11, indicating it's largely a name chosen by younger parents. With 7,137 under-30s compared to just 367 aged 30-60, Ocean is clearly a name of the new generation, reflecting contemporary trends in naming.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ocean's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Ocean
How Many People Have the Name Ocean?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 613 people in the United States currently share the name Ocean. That works out to roughly 1 in every 540,700 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ocean a Common or Rare Name?
Ocean 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 Ocean Mean?
Ocean means "Modern coinage, evokes vastness" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ocean in SSA data, approximately 54% are male and 46% are female.
When Was Ocean Most Popular?
The name Ocean reached peak popularity in 2022, with 854 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 Ocean?
Approximately 613 people named Ocean live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 613. That works out to roughly 1 in 540,700 Americans.
Is Ocean a rare name?
Ocean is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 540,700 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ocean mean?
Ocean means "Modern coinage, evokes vastness" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Ocean more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 54% of people named Ocean are male and 46% are female.
When was Ocean most popular?
Ocean peaked in 2022 with 854 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.