How Many People Are Named Rise?

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

Rise
Very Rare
Modern American coinage

Rise means to ascend or elevate, embodying a sense of growth and empowerment. Only 952 people in the US today carry this name, making it incredibly rare, with just 1 in 346,514 Americans having it. The majority of those named Rise are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1955.

~651
Living in US
1 in 509,139
Americans
1955
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To ascend
🌐
Origin
Modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Determined Inspiring Ambitious
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

7,212
Worldwide Bearers
#76,104
Global Rank
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
3,442
🇺🇸 United States
1,792
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,100
🇮🇳 India
231
🇯🇵 Japan
191
🇩🇰 Denmark
79
🇵🇭 Philippines
49
🇧🇷 Brazil
30
🇨🇩 DR Congo
27
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
19

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
59 (6%)
♀ Female
894 (94%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 65
81
Would be under 30 (7%)
132
Would be 30–60 (11%)
945
Would be over 60 (82%)

All 1,158 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: 1955

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
56
Modern Appeal
44
International
95

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

📜 Rise Through the Generations

Rise, a name steeped in the promise of elevation and progress, has seen a stable presence through the decades. With only 67 births in its peak year of 1955, the name has maintained a niche status, resonating with a select few. Today, the name's bearers are predominantly older, with 81 under 30, 132 aged 30-60, and 945 over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards the older population.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 126
California 39
Ohio 17
Pennsylvania 16
Missouri 13
Texas 13
Florida 5
Illinois 5
Indiana 5
Michigan 5

✨ Similar Names to Rise

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Rise's Modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Rise

How Many People Have the Name Rise?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 651 people in the United States currently share the name Rise. That works out to roughly 1 in every 509,139 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Rise a Common or Rare Name?

Rise 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 Rise Mean?

Rise means "to ascend" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Rise in SSA data, approximately 6% are male and 94% are female.

When Was Rise Most Popular?

The name Rise reached peak popularity in 1955, with 67 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 Rise?

Approximately 651 people named Rise live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 651. That works out to roughly 1 in 509,139 Americans.

Is Rise a rare name?

Rise is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 509,139 Americans has this name.

What does the name Rise mean?

Rise means "to ascend" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.

Is Rise more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 6% of people named Rise are male and 94% are female.

When was Rise most popular?

Rise peaked in 1955 with 67 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 US651
All-Time Births651
1 in X1 in 509,139
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age65
Peak Year1955
World Rank#76,104
Male %6%
Female %94%

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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.