How Many People Are Named Pinky?
Complete statistics for the name Pinky: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Pinky is a very rare female name, with only 184 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,788,986 Americans. The majority of those named Pinky are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1951.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 84All 370 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: 1951Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Pinky Through the Generations
Pinky's journey through the generations reveals a stable presence since its peak in 1951 when 14 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly carried by older individuals, with 81% being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests Pinky is more popular among older generations, maintaining a classic yet somewhat modern appeal.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Pinky's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Pinky
How Many People Have the Name Pinky?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 184 people in the United States currently share the name Pinky. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,788,986 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Pinky a Common or Rare Name?
Pinky 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 Pinky Mean?
Pinky means "creative variant of Pink" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Pinky in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Pinky Most Popular?
The name Pinky reached peak popularity in 1951, with 14 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 Pinky?
Approximately 184 people named Pinky live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 370. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,788,986 Americans.
Is Pinky a rare name?
Pinky is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,788,986 Americans has this name.
What does the name Pinky mean?
Pinky means "creative variant of Pink" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Pinky more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Pinky are male and 100% are female.
When was Pinky most popular?
Pinky peaked in 1951 with 14 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.