How Many People Are Named Svetlana?

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

Svetlana
Very Rare
Russian

Svetlana means 'light' in Russian, making it a radiant choice for a name. With only 896 people bearing this name in the US today, it's incredibly rare, with just 1 in 368,279 Americans having it. The majority of people named Svetlana are under 30, showing its status as a modern, trendy name.

~896
Living in US
1 in 368,279
Americans
2007
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Russian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Radiant Hopeful Energetic
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 symbolizes leadership and vision, suggesting that people named Svetlana might excel in roles where they can inspire and guide others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,430,784
Worldwide Bearers
#79
Global Rank
🇷🇺 Russia
2,767,842
🇺🇦 Ukraine
864,578
🇧🇾 Belarus
176,118
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
168,178
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
74,158
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
48,262
🇲🇩 Moldova
43,991
🇷🇸 Serbia
38,096
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
36,784
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
21,219

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
896 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
706
Would be under 30 (78%)
203
Would be 30–60 (22%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 909 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: 2007

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
97
International
100

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

📜 Svetlana Through the Generations

Svetlana has seen its peak popularity in recent years, with 51 births recorded in 2007. Today, the average age of those named Svetlana is 21, indicating a younger demographic. Of the 896 individuals named Svetlana in the US, 706 are under 30, while 203 are between 30 and 60, and none are over 60. This trend suggests that Svetlana is a name that's becoming less popular among new parents but remains a favorite among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 91
New York 17
Washington 16
Texas 14

✨ Similar Names to Svetlana

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Svetlana's Russian roots

📄 About the Name Svetlana

How Many People Have the Name Svetlana?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 896 people in the United States currently share the name Svetlana. That works out to roughly 1 in every 368,279 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Svetlana a Common or Rare Name?

Svetlana 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 Svetlana Mean?

Svetlana means "light" and comes from Russian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Svetlana Most Popular?

The name Svetlana reached peak popularity in 2007, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Svetlana?

Approximately 896 people named Svetlana live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 909. That works out to roughly 1 in 368,279 Americans.

Is Svetlana a rare name?

Svetlana is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 368,279 Americans has this name.

What does the name Svetlana mean?

Svetlana means "light" and comes from Russian origins.

Is Svetlana more male or female?

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

When was Svetlana most popular?

Svetlana peaked in 2007 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US896
All-Time Births909
1 in X1 in 368,279
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2007
World Rank#79
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.