How Many People Are Named Ural?

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

Ural
Very Rare
Turkish place name

Ural means 'ocean' in Turkish and is very rare, with only 105 people named Ural living in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,155,766 Americans. The majority of these folks are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~209
Living in US
1 in 1,585,882
Americans
1927
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Ocean
🌐
Origin
Turkish place name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Mysterious Strong Adventurous
7
Life Path Number

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

11,849
Worldwide Bearers
#54,680
Global Rank
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
5,201
🇷🇺 Russia
4,324
🇹🇷 Turkey
1,244
🇺🇸 United States
405
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
152
🇹🇭 Thailand
80
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
72
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
65
🇨🇾 Northern Cyprus
46
🇮🇳 India
45

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
105 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 92
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
19
Would be 30–60 (5%)
388
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 407 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: 1927

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
77
Classic Feel
76
Modern Appeal
24
International
96

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

📜 Ural Through the Generations

Ural, a name steeped in history and rarity, has seen a stable presence in the United States since its peak in 1927 when 21 babies were given this moniker. Today, there are 105 individuals bearing the name, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew highlights how Ural is predominantly carried by older generations, maintaining its vintage charm while remaining a unique choice.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Louisiana 5
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Ural

📄 About the Name Ural

How Many People Have the Name Ural?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 209 people in the United States currently share the name Ural. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,585,882 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ural a Common or Rare Name?

Ural 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 Ural Mean?

Ural means "ocean" and comes from Turkish place name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ural Most Popular?

The name Ural reached peak popularity in 1927, with 21 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 Ural?

Approximately 209 people named Ural live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 209. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,585,882 Americans.

Is Ural a rare name?

Ural is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,585,882 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ural mean?

Ural means "ocean" and comes from Turkish place name origins.

Is Ural more male or female?

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

When was Ural most popular?

Ural peaked in 1927 with 21 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 US209
All-Time Births209
1 in X1 in 1,585,882
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1927
World Rank#54,680
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.