How Many People Are Named Squire?

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

Squire
Rare
Old English

Squire means 'servant' or 'attendant', a name steeped in history. Only 114 people named Squire live in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,884,676 Americans. The majority of folks named Squire are over 60, giving it a decidedly older feel.

~5,213
Living in US
1 in 63,581
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Servant, attendant
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Reliable
8
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 8 represents leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

521
Worldwide Bearers
#369,942
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
427
🇬🇧 England
40
🇿🇦 South Africa
14
🇮🇱 Israel
11
🇨🇦 Canada
6
🇹🇭 Thailand
4
🇿🇲 Zambia
3
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
2
🇵🇭 Philippines
2
🇲🇼 Malawi
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
114 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 100
5
Would be under 30 (1%)
44
Would be 30–60 (9%)
447
Would be over 60 (90%)

All 496 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
75

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

📜 Squire Through the Generations

Squire has been a rare but steady presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1918 with 17 births. Over the decades, it's maintained a small but loyal following, with only 496 total births recorded throughout history. Today, most people named Squire are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school moniker passed down through generations.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Squire's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Squire

How Many People Have the Name Squire?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,213 people in the United States currently share the name Squire. That works out to roughly 1 in every 63,581 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Squire a Common or Rare Name?

Squire 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 Squire Mean?

Squire means "servant, attendant" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Squire Most Popular?

The name Squire reached peak popularity in 1918, with 17 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 Squire?

Approximately 5,213 people named Squire live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,213. That works out to roughly 1 in 63,581 Americans.

Is Squire a rare name?

Squire is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 63,581 Americans has this name.

What does the name Squire mean?

Squire means "servant, attendant" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Squire more male or female?

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

When was Squire most popular?

Squire peaked in 1918 with 17 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 US5,213
All-Time Births5,213
1 in X1 in 63,581
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age100
Peak Year1918
World Rank#369,942
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.