How Many People Are Named Uwe?

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

Uwe
Very Rare
German

Uwe, a very rare male name, is held by just 25 people in the US today, making up 1 in 13,179,651 Americans. The majority of those named Uwe are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~25
Living in US
1 in 13,179,651
Americans
1964
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
German origin, meaning 'prosperity'
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

486,618
Worldwide Bearers
#2,075
Global Rank
🇩🇪 Germany
472,266
🇦🇹 Austria
2,215
🇺🇸 United States
2,086
🇨🇭 Switzerland
1,630
🇨🇦 Canada
774
🇩🇰 Denmark
543
🇧🇷 Brazil
541
🇮🇩 Indonesia
467
🇹🇭 Thailand
414
🇿🇦 South Africa
399

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
25 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 61
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
11
Would be 30–60 (37%)
19
Would be over 60 (63%)

All 30 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: 1964

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
33
Classic Feel
42
Modern Appeal
58
International
100

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

📜 Uwe Through the Generations

Uwe's journey through the generations shows a peak in popularity in 1964 with 8 births, but since then, it's remained stable. Today, there are 25 people named Uwe in the US, with an average age of 61. Over 60% of these individuals are over 60 years old, indicating a strong preference among older generations. This name, while uncommon, has maintained its presence without significant fluctuations, suggesting it's seen as a classic choice rather than a trendy one.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 5

⭐ Famous People Named Uwe

Uwe is a German masculine given name that may refer to:…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Uwe's German roots

📄 About the Name Uwe

How Many People Have the Name Uwe?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 25 people in the United States currently share the name Uwe. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,179,651 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Uwe a Common or Rare Name?

Uwe 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 Uwe Mean?

Uwe means "German origin, meaning 'prosperity'" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Uwe Most Popular?

The name Uwe reached peak popularity in 1964, with 8 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 Uwe?

Approximately 25 people named Uwe live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 30. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,179,651 Americans.

Is Uwe a rare name?

Uwe is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,179,651 Americans has this name.

What does the name Uwe mean?

Uwe means "German origin, meaning 'prosperity'" and comes from German origins.

Is Uwe more male or female?

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

When was Uwe most popular?

Uwe peaked in 1964 with 8 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 US25
All-Time Births30
1 in X1 in 13,179,651
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age61
Peak Year1964
World Rank#2,075
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.