How Many People Are Named Song?

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

Song
Rare
Chinese

Song is a very rare female name, with only 273 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,209,695 Americans. It peaked in popularity back in 1983 with 24 births, but now it's seen as a declining, newer-generation choice.

~31,257
Living in US
1 in 10,604
Americans
1983
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Chinese origin, evokes harmony
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Jade
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Harmonious Gentle Thoughtful
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, independent, and ambitious.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,366,092
Worldwide Bearers
#566
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
1,224,009
🇹🇭 Thailand
48,514
🇰🇭 Cambodia
21,420
🇸🇬 Singapore
12,995
🇻🇳 Vietnam
12,570
🇲🇲 Myanmar
11,551
🇺🇸 United States
9,609
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
7,874
🇲🇾 Malaysia
7,186
🇹🇼 Taiwan
1,905

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
72 (26%)
♀ Female
201 (74%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 36
59
Would be under 30 (21%)
218
Would be 30–60 (77%)
5
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 282 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: 1983

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
35
Modern Appeal
75
International
100

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

📜 Song Through the Generations

Song has been a name that's seen its highs and lows over the decades. With a peak year of 1983, it's clear that the name was once favored by parents looking for something unique. Today, however, it's much rarer, with only 282 total births recorded since records began. The average age of those named Song is 36, indicating that while it's still used, it's becoming less popular among younger parents. Interestingly, the majority of people named Song are between the ages of 30 and 60, showing a steady decline in usage over recent years.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 36
Kansas 5

✨ Similar Names to Song

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Song's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Song

How Many People Have the Name Song?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 31,257 people in the United States currently share the name Song. That works out to roughly 1 in every 10,604 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Song a Common or Rare Name?

Song is classified as 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 Song Mean?

Song means "Chinese origin, evokes harmony" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Song in SSA data, approximately 26% are male and 74% are female.

When Was Song Most Popular?

The name Song reached peak popularity in 1983, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Song?

Approximately 31,257 people named Song live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 31,257. That works out to roughly 1 in 10,604 Americans.

Is Song a rare name?

Song is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 10,604 Americans has this name.

What does the name Song mean?

Song means "Chinese origin, evokes harmony" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Song more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 26% of people named Song are male and 74% are female.

When was Song most popular?

Song peaked in 1983 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US31,257
All-Time Births31,257
1 in X1 in 10,604
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age36
Peak Year1983
World Rank#566
Male %26%
Female %74%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.