How Many People Are Named Ulan?

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

Ulan
Very Rare
Mongolian

Ulan means 'red' in Mongolian and is incredibly rare, with only 1 in 550,000,000,000 Americans having this name. That's just six people born in the US, all of whom are now over 60, making it a very old-school choice.

~207
Living in US
1 in 1,601,204
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Red
🌐
Origin
Mongolian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Ruby
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Bold Determined Passionate
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

52,221
Worldwide Bearers
#17,829
Global Rank
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
21,294
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
17,934
🇮🇩 Indonesia
10,271
🇷🇺 Russia
984
🇳🇬 Nigeria
472
🇮🇳 India
306
🇹🇭 Thailand
267
🇵🇭 Philippines
141
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
135
🇲🇾 Malaysia
106

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (50%)
♀ Female
0 (50%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 108
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
6
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 6 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
0
Classic Feel
72
Modern Appeal
28
International
99

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

📜 Ulan Through the Generations

Ulan, a name steeped in history and rarity, has seen its peak in 1918 with six births. Today, there are no known living individuals bearing this name in the United States, but globally, it ranks at number 17,829 with 52,221 living bearers, most notably in Kazakhstan. The name's unique characteristic is its age distribution, with all six recorded births being over 60 years old, indicating a strong preference for this name among older generations.

✨ Similar Names to Ulan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ulan's Mongolian roots

📄 About the Name Ulan

How Many People Have the Name Ulan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 207 people in the United States currently share the name Ulan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,601,204 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ulan a Common or Rare Name?

Ulan 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 Ulan Mean?

Ulan means "red" and comes from Mongolian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ulan in SSA data, approximately 50% are male and 50% are female.

When Was Ulan Most Popular?

The name Ulan reached peak popularity in 1918, with 6 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 Ulan?

Approximately 207 people named Ulan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 207. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,601,204 Americans.

Is Ulan a rare name?

Ulan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,601,204 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ulan mean?

Ulan means "red" and comes from Mongolian origins.

Is Ulan more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 50% of people named Ulan are male and 50% are female.

When was Ulan most popular?

Ulan peaked in 1918 with 6 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 US207
All-Time Births207
1 in X1 in 1,601,204
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age108
Peak Year1918
World Rank#17,829
Male %50%
Female %50%

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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.