How Many People Are Named Via?
Complete statistics for the name Via: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Via is a very rare female name, with only 328 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,005,489 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2019 with 61 births, and it's still on the rise, with most of its bearers being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 10All 332 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: 2019Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Via Through the Generations
Via has been a name on the rise, particularly among younger generations. With 315 of the 328 people named Via being under 30 years old, it's clear that this name is favored by parents looking for something modern and unique. The name reached its peak in 2019 with 61 births, indicating a growing trend towards more contemporary naming choices. As of now, Via remains a very rare name, with only 11 individuals over the age of 60 carrying it, further emphasizing its status as a genuinely modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Via's Italian roots
📄 About the Name Via
How Many People Have the Name Via?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,359 people in the United States currently share the name Via. That works out to roughly 1 in every 76,038 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Via a Common or Rare Name?
Via is classified as 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 Via Mean?
Via means "modern coinage, evokes journey" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Via in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Via Most Popular?
The name Via reached peak popularity in 2019, with 61 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 Via?
Approximately 4,359 people named Via live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 4,359. That works out to roughly 1 in 76,038 Americans.
Is Via a rare name?
Via is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 76,038 Americans has this name.
What does the name Via mean?
Via means "modern coinage, evokes journey" and comes from Italian origins.
Is Via more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Via are male and 100% are female.
When was Via most popular?
Via peaked in 2019 with 61 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.