How Many People Are Named Pius?

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

Pius
Very Rare
Latin

Pius means 'pious' and has origins in Latin, making it a name steeped in religious tradition; only 192 people named Pius live in the US today, which is just 1 in 1,722,619 Americans, making it very rare indeed; most folks named Pius are over 60, with 67% being part of an older generation.

~360
Living in US
1 in 920,692
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Pious
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Devout Humble
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 2 represents balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

265,081
Worldwide Bearers
#3,971
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
80,822
🇹🇿 Tanzania
43,791
🇰🇪 Kenya
32,584
🇺🇬 Uganda
26,290
🇨🇩 DR Congo
14,442
🇨🇲 Cameroon
10,444
🇮🇩 Indonesia
9,433
🇬🇭 Ghana
9,383
🇨🇭 Switzerland
6,139
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
5,327

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
192 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 69
138
Would be under 30 (30%)
18
Would be 30–60 (4%)
310
Would be over 60 (67%)

All 466 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: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
43
International
100

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

📜 Pius Through the Generations

Pius peaked in popularity back in 1927 when 19 babies were given this name, but it's been on a steady rise since then. Today, there are 192 people named Pius in the United States, and they're generally older, with 310 of them over the age of 60. The average age of someone named Pius is 69, indicating that it's a name often associated with the older generation, though there are still some younger individuals carrying on the legacy.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

North Dakota 81
South Dakota 5

✨ Similar Names to Pius

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Pius's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Pius

How Many People Have the Name Pius?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 360 people in the United States currently share the name Pius. That works out to roughly 1 in every 920,692 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Pius a Common or Rare Name?

Pius 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 Pius Mean?

Pius means "pious" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Pius Most Popular?

The name Pius reached peak popularity in 1927, with 19 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 Pius?

Approximately 360 people named Pius live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 360. That works out to roughly 1 in 920,692 Americans.

Is Pius a rare name?

Pius is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 920,692 Americans has this name.

What does the name Pius mean?

Pius means "pious" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Pius more male or female?

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

When was Pius most popular?

Pius peaked in 1927 with 19 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.

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 US360
All-Time Births360
1 in X1 in 920,692
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age69
Peak Year1927
World Rank#3,971
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.