How Many People Are Named Ugo?

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

Ugo
Very Rare
Italian

Ugo means 'light' in Italian, making it a bright choice for any baby. Only 96 people named Ugo live in the US today, which means just 1 in 3,445,822 Americans have this name. The majority of people named Ugo are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.

~198
Living in US
1 in 1,673,986
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dignified Wise Gentle
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 represents introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

88,503
Worldwide Bearers
#11,347
Global Rank
🇮🇹 Italy
57,296
🇳🇬 Nigeria
19,673
🇧🇷 Brazil
1,671
🇫🇷 France
1,504
🇺🇸 United States
1,461
🇮🇳 India
1,153
🇨🇦 Canada
811
🇨🇭 Switzerland
644
🇹🇬 Togo
494
🇬🇧 England
429

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
96 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 82
15
Would be under 30 (5%)
74
Would be 30–60 (24%)
223
Would be over 60 (71%)

All 312 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
74
Classic Feel
77
Modern Appeal
23
International
99

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

📜 Ugo Through the Generations

Ugo peaked in popularity in 1921 with 20 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, there are 96 people named Ugo in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew indicates that Ugo is a classic, old-school name that's been around for generations. It's a name that's seen better days, but still holds a special place in the hearts of those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Massachusetts 19

⭐ Famous People Named Ugo

Ugo is the Italian form of Hugh, a name of Germanic origin. Its diminutive form is Ugolino. It is also a Nigerian Igbo first name.…

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✨ Similar Names to Ugo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ugo's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Ugo

How Many People Have the Name Ugo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 198 people in the United States currently share the name Ugo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,673,986 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ugo a Common or Rare Name?

Ugo 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 Ugo Mean?

Ugo means "light" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ugo Most Popular?

The name Ugo reached peak popularity in 1921, with 20 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 Ugo?

Approximately 198 people named Ugo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 198. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,673,986 Americans.

Is Ugo a rare name?

Ugo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,673,986 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ugo mean?

Ugo means "light" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Ugo more male or female?

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

When was Ugo most popular?

Ugo peaked in 1921 with 20 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 US198
All-Time Births198
1 in X1 in 1,673,986
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age82
Peak Year1921
World Rank#11,347
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.