How Many People Are Named Ofelia?
Complete statistics for the name Ofelia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Ofelia is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 55,634 Americans bearing it today, making just 5,932 people named Ofelia in the US. The majority, 58%, are over 60, giving it an older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
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🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 63All 8,910 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: 1929Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Ofelia Through the Generations
Ofelia has seen its highest popularity in the past, peaking in 1929 with 154 births. Today, it's considered a classic, old-school name with a rising trend. People named Ofelia span across different age groups, but the age distribution shows a significant skew towards those over 60, with 1,723 under 30, 2,040 aged 30-60, and 5,147 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
✨ Similar Names to Ofelia
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Ofelia's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Ofelia
How Many People Have the Name Ofelia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,932 people in the United States currently share the name Ofelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 55,634 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Ofelia a Common or Rare Name?
Ofelia 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Ofelia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Ofelia Most Popular?
The name Ofelia reached peak popularity in 1929, with 154 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 Ofelia?
Approximately 5,932 people named Ofelia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,910. That works out to roughly 1 in 55,634 Americans.
Is Ofelia a rare name?
Ofelia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 55,634 Americans has this name.
What does the name Ofelia mean?
The meaning and origin of Ofelia are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Ofelia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Ofelia are male and 100% are female.
When was Ofelia most popular?
Ofelia peaked in 1929 with 154 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.