How Many People Are Named Posey?
Complete statistics for the name Posey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Posey is a very rare female name, with only 586 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 563,564 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2022 with 54 births, but it's interesting how 44% of those named Posey are over 60, giving it an older skew.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 946 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: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Posey Through the Generations
Posey has seen a steady rise in popularity through the generations, with its peak occurring in 2022 when 54 babies were given this name. this recent surge, the majority of people named Posey are actually over 60, indicating that while it's becoming more popular among younger parents, it still resonates strongly with an older generation. This unique blend of modern appeal and traditional roots makes Posey stand out in the ever-evolving landscape of American names.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Posey
Posy or Posey or Posie is an English given name derived from the English term for a small flower bouquet. A posy is also a word for a single flower. It can also be derived from an English nickname, sometimes used independently, for a formal name such as Josephine. The name came into use along with other botanical names for girls in the 1800s. It has also been associated with poesy, referring to a collection of verses. A posie ring is a gold ring with a meaningful verse on its surface. They were exchanged by lovers as a symbol of commitment from the 1500s. Other spelling variants in use include…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Posey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Posey
How Many People Have the Name Posey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 19,551 people in the United States currently share the name Posey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 16,953 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Posey a Common or Rare Name?
Posey 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 Posey Mean?
Posey means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Posey in SSA data, approximately 9% are male and 91% are female.
When Was Posey Most Popular?
The name Posey reached peak popularity in 2022, with 54 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 Posey?
Approximately 19,551 people named Posey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 19,551. That works out to roughly 1 in 16,953 Americans.
Is Posey a rare name?
Posey is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 16,953 Americans has this name.
What does the name Posey mean?
Posey means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Posey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 9% of people named Posey are male and 91% are female.
When was Posey most popular?
Posey peaked in 2022 with 54 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.