How Many People Are Named Whisper?

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

Whisper
Very Rare
Modern American coinage

Whisper means a soft, gentle sound, fitting for a very rare female name. Only 774 people in the US today share it, making up just 1 in 426,440 Americans. The majority, 67%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~774
Living in US
1 in 426,440
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Soft sound
🌐
Origin
Modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Gentle Mysterious Sensitive
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,069
Worldwide Bearers
#244,625
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
497
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇿🇲 Zambia
114
🇺🇸 United States
78
🇿🇦 South Africa
18
🇵🇭 Philippines
15
🇨🇳 China
7
🇳🇬 Nigeria
6
🇨🇦 Canada
5
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
774 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
529
Would be under 30 (67%)
256
Would be 30–60 (33%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 785 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
84

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

📜 Whisper Through the Generations

Whisper peaked in popularity in 1996 with 40 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, the average age of someone named Whisper is 25, with most falling into the under-30 bracket. This distribution suggests that Whisper is a name embraced by younger generations, with fewer older individuals bearing the name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5
Michigan 5
Oklahoma 5
Washington 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Whisper's Modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Whisper

How Many People Have the Name Whisper?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 774 people in the United States currently share the name Whisper. That works out to roughly 1 in every 426,440 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Whisper a Common or Rare Name?

Whisper 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 Whisper Mean?

Whisper means "soft sound" and comes from Modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Whisper Most Popular?

The name Whisper reached peak popularity in 1996, with 40 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Whisper?

Approximately 774 people named Whisper live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 785. That works out to roughly 1 in 426,440 Americans.

Is Whisper a rare name?

Whisper is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 426,440 Americans has this name.

What does the name Whisper mean?

Whisper means "soft sound" and comes from Modern American coinage origins.

Is Whisper more male or female?

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

When was Whisper most popular?

Whisper peaked in 1996 with 40 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US774
All-Time Births785
1 in X1 in 426,440
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age25
Peak Year1996
World Rank#244,625
Male %0%
Female %100%

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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.