How Many People Are Named Stillman?

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

Stillman
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Stillman is a very rare male name, with only 53 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 6,201,209 Americans. The majority of those named Stillman are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~5,003
Living in US
1 in 66,250
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English occupational surname (one who stills)
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Resolute
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

317
Worldwide Bearers
#493,198
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
267
🇨🇦 Canada
36
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
3
🇧🇷 Brazil
2
🇬🇧 England
2
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2
🇨🇳 China
1
🇨🇴 Colombia
1
🇵🇪 Peru
1
🇸🇷 Suriname
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
53 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 91
15
Would be under 30 (5%)
15
Would be 30–60 (5%)
246
Would be over 60 (89%)

All 276 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
67

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

📜 Stillman Through the Generations

Stillman has been a name passed down through generations, with its peak popularity occurring in 1921 when there were 13 births. Today, the name is predominantly held by older individuals, with 89% being over 60 years old. This trend suggests that Stillman remains a cherished family legacy, often handed down within families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

⭐ Famous People Named Stillman

Stillman is sometimes used as a given name. People with the name include:Stillman Drake (1910–1993), Canadian and American historian of science Stillman T. Meservey (1848–1927), American, banker, industrialist, and politician Stillman Rouse (1917–1997), American professional football player Stillman Witt (1808—1875), American railroad and steel industry executive…

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✨ Similar Names to Stillman

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Stillman's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Stillman

How Many People Have the Name Stillman?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 5,003 people in the United States currently share the name Stillman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 66,250 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Stillman a Common or Rare Name?

Stillman 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 Stillman Mean?

Stillman means "English occupational surname (one who stills)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Stillman Most Popular?

The name Stillman reached peak popularity in 1921, 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 Stillman?

Approximately 5,003 people named Stillman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 5,003. That works out to roughly 1 in 66,250 Americans.

Is Stillman a rare name?

Stillman is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 66,250 Americans has this name.

What does the name Stillman mean?

Stillman means "English occupational surname (one who stills)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Stillman more male or female?

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

When was Stillman most popular?

Stillman peaked in 1921 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 US5,003
All-Time Births5,003
1 in X1 in 66,250
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age91
Peak Year1921
World Rank#493,198
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.