How Many People Are Named Pretty?

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

Pretty
Very Rare
American

Pretty is a name that stands out due to its rarity, with only 102 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,232,415 Americans. That's pretty unique! The majority of people named Pretty are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~767
Living in US
1 in 432,137
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Modern coinage, evokes beauty
🌐
Origin
American
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Charming Confident Optimistic
5
Life Path Number

People with the life-path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

56,204
Worldwide Bearers
#16,724
Global Rank
🇿🇦 South Africa
25,688
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
7,977
🇪🇬 Egypt
7,916
🇳🇬 Nigeria
2,212
🇮🇩 Indonesia
2,043
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,854
🇮🇳 India
1,387
🇿🇲 Zambia
1,192
🇵🇭 Philippines
716
🇧🇼 Botswana
712

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
102 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 13
92
Would be under 30 (89%)
11
Would be 30–60 (11%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 103 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: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
56
Classic Feel
5
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Pretty Through the Generations

Pretty has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 10 births, but overall, it's a name that's slowly declining. With an average age of 13, it's clear that Pretty is a name embraced by younger generations. Of the 102 people named Pretty in the US, 92 are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern choice.

✨ Similar Names to Pretty

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Pretty's American roots

📄 About the Name Pretty

How Many People Have the Name Pretty?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 767 people in the United States currently share the name Pretty. That works out to roughly 1 in every 432,137 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Pretty a Common or Rare Name?

Pretty 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 Pretty Mean?

Pretty means "modern coinage, evokes beauty" and comes from American origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Pretty Most Popular?

The name Pretty reached peak popularity in 2023, with 10 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 Pretty?

Approximately 767 people named Pretty live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 767. That works out to roughly 1 in 432,137 Americans.

Is Pretty a rare name?

Pretty is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 432,137 Americans has this name.

What does the name Pretty mean?

Pretty means "modern coinage, evokes beauty" and comes from American origins.

Is Pretty more male or female?

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

When was Pretty most popular?

Pretty peaked in 2023 with 10 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

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 US767
All-Time Births767
1 in X1 in 432,137
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age13
Peak Year2023
World Rank#16,724
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.