How Many People Are Named Permelia?

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

Permelia
Very Rare
Greek

Permelia is an uncommon name with Greek origins, making it very rare today. Only 90 people named Permelia live in the US, which means 1 in 3,667,149 Americans have this name. The majority of people named Permelia are over 60, with the oldest generation holding onto this classic name.

~90
Living in US
1 in 3,667,149
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pearl-like
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Refined Sophisticated Reserved
7
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 7 are often introspective and seek knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

268
Worldwide Bearers
#543,171
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
258
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇱🇷 Liberia
2
🇭🇳 Honduras
1
🇵🇾 Paraguay
1
🇵🇭 Philippines
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
90 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 106
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
542
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 542 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
81
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
64

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

📜 Permelia Through the Generations

Permelia peaked in popularity in 1918 when 20 babies were given this name. Since then, its usage has remained stable, with no significant changes in frequency. Today, all 90 people named Permelia in the US are over 60 years old, indicating that this name is predominantly used by older generations. With a world ranking of 543,171 and 268 living bearers globally, most of whom reside in the United States, Permelia remains a unique choice.

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✨ Similar Names to Permelia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Permelia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Permelia

How Many People Have the Name Permelia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 90 people in the United States currently share the name Permelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,667,149 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Permelia a Common or Rare Name?

Permelia 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 Permelia Mean?

Permelia means "pearl-like" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Permelia Most Popular?

The name Permelia reached peak popularity in 1918, with 20 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 Permelia?

Approximately 90 people named Permelia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 542. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,667,149 Americans.

Is Permelia a rare name?

Permelia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,667,149 Americans has this name.

What does the name Permelia mean?

Permelia means "pearl-like" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Permelia more male or female?

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

When was Permelia most popular?

Permelia peaked in 1918 with 20 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 US90
All-Time Births542
1 in X1 in 3,667,149
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age106
Peak Year1918
World Rank#543,171
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.