How Many People Are Named Pinkney?
Complete statistics for the name Pinkney: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Pinkney is a rare name with roots in English surnames, making it a unique choice. Only 58 people in the U.S. today carry this name, which means just 1 in 5,643,019 Americans have it. It's a classic, old-school name with most bearers over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 4 symbolizes stability, practicality, and hard work.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 107All 521 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: 1916Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Pinkney Through the Generations
Pinkney peaked in popularity in 1916 with 17 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, there are only 58 people named Pinkney living in the U.S., and the majority of them are over 60 years old. This skews the average age of Pinkneys to 107, making it a name that's deeply rooted in the older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Pinkney's English surname roots
📄 About the Name Pinkney
How Many People Have the Name Pinkney?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,158 people in the United States currently share the name Pinkney. That works out to roughly 1 in every 53,824 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Pinkney a Common or Rare Name?
Pinkney is classified as 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 Pinkney Mean?
Pinkney means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Pinkney in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Pinkney Most Popular?
The name Pinkney reached peak popularity in 1916, with 17 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 Pinkney?
Approximately 6,158 people named Pinkney live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 6,158. That works out to roughly 1 in 53,824 Americans.
Is Pinkney a rare name?
Pinkney is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 53,824 Americans has this name.
What does the name Pinkney mean?
Pinkney means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname origins.
Is Pinkney more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Pinkney are male and 0% are female.
When was Pinkney most popular?
Pinkney peaked in 1916 with 17 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.