How Many People Are Named Sparrow?
Complete statistics for the name Sparrow: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sparrow, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,134 people in the US today, making up 1 in 291,023 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name with 99% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 1,142 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sparrow Through the Generations
Sparrow peaked in popularity in 2017 with 99 births, marking a significant rise in usage. Today, the average age of those named Sparrow is 10, indicating a strong preference among younger parents. The majority of Sparrows are under 30, suggesting it's a name embraced by the current generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sparrow's Modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Sparrow
How Many People Have the Name Sparrow?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,559 people in the United States currently share the name Sparrow. That works out to roughly 1 in every 43,848 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Sparrow a Common or Rare Name?
Sparrow 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 Sparrow Mean?
Sparrow means "bird name" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sparrow in SSA data, approximately 15% are male and 85% are female.
When Was Sparrow Most Popular?
The name Sparrow reached peak popularity in 2017, with 99 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Sparrow?
Approximately 7,559 people named Sparrow live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,559. That works out to roughly 1 in 43,848 Americans.
Is Sparrow a rare name?
Sparrow is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 43,848 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sparrow mean?
Sparrow means "bird name" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.
Is Sparrow more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 15% of people named Sparrow are male and 85% are female.
When was Sparrow most popular?
Sparrow peaked in 2017 with 99 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.