How Many People Are Named Praise?
Complete statistics for the name Praise: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Praise means 'praise' in Hebrew and it's very rare, with only 1,228 people bearing this name in the US today, making up just 1 in 268,704 Americans. That's pretty unique! And guess what? It's rising in popularity, peaking in 2019 with 79 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and versatility.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 12All 1,238 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Praise Through the Generations
Praise has seen a surge in popularity among younger generations, with most of its bearers being under 30 years old. In fact, out of the 1,228 people named Praise in the US, 1,213 are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name. The peak year for Praise was 2019, with 79 births, showing a clear upward trend. This name's age distribution suggests it's becoming increasingly popular among new parents.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Praise's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Praise
How Many People Have the Name Praise?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,228 people in the United States currently share the name Praise. That works out to roughly 1 in every 268,704 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Praise a Common or Rare Name?
Praise 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 Praise Mean?
Praise means "praise" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Praise in SSA data, approximately 30% are male and 70% are female.
When Was Praise Most Popular?
The name Praise reached peak popularity in 2019, with 79 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 Praise?
Approximately 1,228 people named Praise live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,238. That works out to roughly 1 in 268,704 Americans.
Is Praise a rare name?
Praise is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 268,704 Americans has this name.
What does the name Praise mean?
Praise means "praise" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Praise more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 30% of people named Praise are male and 70% are female.
When was Praise most popular?
Praise peaked in 2019 with 79 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.