How Many People Are Named Pershing?
Complete statistics for the name Pershing: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Pershing is a very rare male name, with only 35 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 9,358,840 Americans. The majority of those named Pershing are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1918.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 104All 599 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: 1918Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Pershing Through the Generations
Pershing, a name steeped in history, saw its heyday during World War I in 1918 when 295 babies were given this moniker. Today, it's a classic, old-school name with a stable trend, though its rarity means it's not often heard. With all 599 recorded births over 60 years old, Pershing is a name that evokes a bygone era, cherished by an older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Pershing's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Pershing
How Many People Have the Name Pershing?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,083 people in the United States currently share the name Pershing. That works out to roughly 1 in every 306,047 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Pershing a Common or Rare Name?
Pershing 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 Pershing Mean?
Pershing means "military commander" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Pershing in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Pershing Most Popular?
The name Pershing reached peak popularity in 1918, with 295 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 Pershing?
Approximately 1,083 people named Pershing live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,083. That works out to roughly 1 in 306,047 Americans.
Is Pershing a rare name?
Pershing is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 306,047 Americans has this name.
What does the name Pershing mean?
Pershing means "military commander" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Pershing more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Pershing are male and 0% are female.
When was Pershing most popular?
Pershing peaked in 1918 with 295 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.