How Many People Are Named Shakil?
Complete statistics for the name Shakil: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Shakil, a very rare male name, is held by just 172 people in the US today, making up 1 in 1,920,141 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1993 with 39 births, and it's now considered stable, with most people named Shakil being between 30 and 60 years old.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 177 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: 1993Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Shakil Through the Generations
Shakil, a name that's been around since the early '90s, has seen its peak in 1993 with 39 births. Since then, it's maintained a steady presence, with 172 individuals currently bearing the name in the United States. Interestingly, the age distribution shows a significant portion of people named Shakil are in their thirties and forties, indicating a relatively modern generation of bearers.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Shakil's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Shakil
How Many People Have the Name Shakil?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 420 people in the United States currently share the name Shakil. That works out to roughly 1 in every 789,165 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Shakil a Common or Rare Name?
Shakil 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 Shakil Mean?
Shakil means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Shakil in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.
When Was Shakil Most Popular?
The name Shakil reached peak popularity in 1993, with 39 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 Shakil?
Approximately 420 people named Shakil live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 420. That works out to roughly 1 in 789,165 Americans.
Is Shakil a rare name?
Shakil is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 789,165 Americans has this name.
What does the name Shakil mean?
Shakil means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Shakil more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Shakil are male and 3% are female.
When was Shakil most popular?
Shakil peaked in 1993 with 39 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.