How Many People Are Named Rahab?

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

Rahab
Very Rare
Hebrew

Rahab means 'to be wide' in Hebrew, symbolizing expansiveness. Only 33 people named Rahab live in the US today, making up just 1 in 10,069,661 Americans. All 33 Rahabs are under 30, showing how modern this name truly is.

~33
Living in US
1 in 10,069,661
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To be wide
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Bold Determined Inspiring
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 represents creativity and self-expression.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

53,114
Worldwide Bearers
#17,577
Global Rank
🇰🇪 Kenya
19,865
🇳🇬 Nigeria
16,899
🇵🇰 Pakistan
6,401
🇿🇦 South Africa
1,607
🇾🇪 Yemen
1,429
🇪🇬 Egypt
1,323
🇮🇱 Israel
1,086
🇹🇿 Tanzania
708
🇨🇲 Cameroon
599
🇮🇩 Indonesia
527

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
33 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
33
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 33 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: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
35
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Rahab Through the Generations

Rahab, a name rooted in Hebrew, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 2016 with 8 births. Today, there are 33 Rahabs under the age of 30, indicating a younger generation embracing this ancient yet contemporary moniker. The stability in usage suggests a consistent appeal among parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name.

✨ Similar Names to Rahab

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rahab's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Rahab

How Many People Have the Name Rahab?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 33 people in the United States currently share the name Rahab. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,069,661 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rahab a Common or Rare Name?

Rahab 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 Rahab Mean?

Rahab means "to be wide" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Rahab Most Popular?

The name Rahab reached peak popularity in 2016, with 8 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 Rahab?

Approximately 33 people named Rahab live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 33. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,069,661 Americans.

Is Rahab a rare name?

Rahab is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,069,661 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rahab mean?

Rahab means "to be wide" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Rahab more male or female?

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

When was Rahab most popular?

Rahab peaked in 2016 with 8 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.

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 US33
All-Time Births33
1 in X1 in 10,069,661
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2016
World Rank#17,577
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.