How Many People Are Named Refugia?

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

Refugia
Very Rare
Latin

Refugia means 'safe haven' and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 1,019,264 Americans bearing this name. That's just 324 people in the US today, making it a very unique choice.

~324
Living in US
1 in 1,019,264
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Safe haven
🌐
Origin
Latin
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Secure Calm Protective
4
Life Path Number

It's a number 4, symbolizing stability, order, and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,769
Worldwide Bearers
#99,062
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
3,572
🇺🇸 United States
1,142
🇵🇭 Philippines
29
🇭🇳 Honduras
10
🇻🇪 Venezuela
5
🇵🇪 Peru
3
🇬🇹 Guatemala
2
🇧🇿 Belize
1
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
1
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
324 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
37
Would be 30–60 (3%)
1,257
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 1,294 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: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
82
Modern Appeal
18
International
93

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

📜 Refugia Through the Generations

Refugia peaked in popularity in 1926 when 46 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Refugia are over 60, with only 37 aged between 30 and 60. This trend suggests that Refugia is a classic, old-school name that's been stable through the decades.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 870
New Mexico 5

✨ Similar Names to Refugia

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Refugia's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Refugia

How Many People Have the Name Refugia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 324 people in the United States currently share the name Refugia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,019,264 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Refugia a Common or Rare Name?

Refugia 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 Refugia Mean?

Refugia means "safe haven" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Refugia Most Popular?

The name Refugia reached peak popularity in 1926, with 46 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 Refugia?

Approximately 324 people named Refugia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,294. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,019,264 Americans.

Is Refugia a rare name?

Refugia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,019,264 Americans has this name.

What does the name Refugia mean?

Refugia means "safe haven" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Refugia more male or female?

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

When was Refugia most popular?

Refugia peaked in 1926 with 46 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 US324
All-Time Births1,294
1 in X1 in 1,019,264
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1926
World Rank#99,062
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.