How Many People Are Named Simuel?

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

Simuel
Very Rare
Hebrew

Simuel is a rare, old-world name that's been around since 1917; only 155 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 2,127,357 Americans. The majority of those named Simuel are over 60, giving the name a decidedly mature vibe.

~326
Living in US
1 in 1,016,716
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Samuel
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Wise Mysterious Reflective
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and a quest for knowledge.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

406
Worldwide Bearers
#427,982
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
292
🇳🇬 Nigeria
36
🇵🇭 Philippines
21
🇱🇷 Liberia
20
🇮🇩 Indonesia
14
🇸🇸 South Sudan
4
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
4
🇹🇼 Taiwan
3
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2
🇵🇰 Pakistan
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
155 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 81
10
Would be under 30 (3%)
55
Would be 30–60 (15%)
295
Would be over 60 (82%)

All 360 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
83
Modern Appeal
17
International
71

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

📜 Simuel Through the Generations

Simuel has seen its highest birth rate in 1917 with 13 babies born that year. Since then, the name has remained relatively stable, with a current estimate of 155 individuals bearing it in the United States. Interestingly, 82% of these individuals are over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. This suggests that Simuel was more popular among parents during the early 20th century, and while it hasn't regained widespread popularity, it continues to be cherished by some families.

✨ Similar Names to Simuel

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Simuel's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Simuel

How Many People Have the Name Simuel?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 326 people in the United States currently share the name Simuel. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,016,716 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Simuel a Common or Rare Name?

Simuel 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 Simuel Mean?

Simuel means "creative variant of Samuel" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Simuel Most Popular?

The name Simuel reached peak popularity in 1917, with 13 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 Simuel?

Approximately 326 people named Simuel live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 326. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,016,716 Americans.

Is Simuel a rare name?

Simuel is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,016,716 Americans has this name.

What does the name Simuel mean?

Simuel means "creative variant of Samuel" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Simuel more male or female?

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

When was Simuel most popular?

Simuel peaked in 1917 with 13 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 US326
All-Time Births326
1 in X1 in 1,016,716
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age81
Peak Year1917
World Rank#427,982
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.