How Many People Are Named Temesgen?

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

Temesgen
Very Rare
Amharic

Temesgen means 'to be born' in Amharic, making it a name rich with origins. Only 96 people named Temesgen live in the US today, which is just 1 in 3,432,928 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 2015 with 9 births, showing it's still on the rise.

~509
Living in US
1 in 651,177
Americans
2015
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To be born
🌐
Origin
Amharic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Turquoise
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dynamic Innovative Energetic
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

149,839
Worldwide Bearers
#7,000
Global Rank
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
149,112
🇺🇸 United States
238
🇮🇱 Israel
91
🇸🇪 Sweden
89
🇪🇬 Egypt
87
🇪🇷 Eritrea
49
🇬🇧 England
25
🇨🇦 Canada
24
🇮🇪 Ireland
18
🇳🇴 Norway
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
96 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
97
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 97 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: 2015

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
55
Classic Feel
10
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Temesgen Through the Generations

Temesgen is a name that's truly of its generation, with all 97 individuals under 30 years old. Born in the last decade, these young people represent the entirety of the name's legacy in the United States. With only 9 births in 2015 marking its peak, Temesgen remains a very rare choice, reflecting its status as a modern name with deep cultural roots in Ethiopia, where it's much more common.

✨ Similar Names to Temesgen

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Temesgen's Amharic roots

📄 About the Name Temesgen

How Many People Have the Name Temesgen?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 509 people in the United States currently share the name Temesgen. That works out to roughly 1 in every 651,177 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Temesgen a Common or Rare Name?

Temesgen 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 Temesgen Mean?

Temesgen means "to be born" and comes from Amharic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Temesgen Most Popular?

The name Temesgen reached peak popularity in 2015, with 9 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 Temesgen?

Approximately 509 people named Temesgen live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 509. That works out to roughly 1 in 651,177 Americans.

Is Temesgen a rare name?

Temesgen is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 651,177 Americans has this name.

What does the name Temesgen mean?

Temesgen means "to be born" and comes from Amharic origins.

Is Temesgen more male or female?

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

When was Temesgen most popular?

Temesgen peaked in 2015 with 9 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.

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 US509
All-Time Births509
1 in X1 in 651,177
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2015
World Rank#7,000
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.