How Many People Are Named Wirt?
Complete statistics for the name Wirt: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wirt is a very rare male name with origins steeped in history, only 30 people bearing it live in the US today, making up just 1 in 11,103,148 Americans. Almost all of these individuals are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 104All 286 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: 1920Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wirt Through the Generations
Wirt, a name that echoes through the generations, saw its peak popularity in 1920 when 18 babies were given this moniker. Over the decades, the name has maintained a stable presence, though it's now predominantly associated with older generations. With a total of 286 births recorded throughout history, Wirt stands out as a name that's deeply rooted in the past, yet still cherished by those who carry it.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wirt's Old English roots
📄 About the Name Wirt
How Many People Have the Name Wirt?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,029 people in the United States currently share the name Wirt. That works out to roughly 1 in every 163,356 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wirt a Common or Rare Name?
Wirt 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 Wirt Mean?
Wirt means "Old English origin, meaning 'guardian'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wirt in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Wirt Most Popular?
The name Wirt reached peak popularity in 1920, with 18 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 Wirt?
Approximately 2,029 people named Wirt live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,029. That works out to roughly 1 in 163,356 Americans.
Is Wirt a rare name?
Wirt is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 163,356 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wirt mean?
Wirt means "Old English origin, meaning 'guardian'" and comes from Old English origins.
Is Wirt more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Wirt are male and 0% are female.
When was Wirt most popular?
Wirt peaked in 1920 with 18 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.