How Many People Are Named Wissam?

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

Wissam
Very Rare
Arabic

Wissam means 'victory' in Arabic, making it a name rich in triumph. Only 247 people named Wissam live in the US today, which is just 1 in 1,337,966 Americans, making it very rare indeed. The majority, 87%, are under 30, showing its status as a modern, rising name.

~247
Living in US
1 in 1,337,966
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Victory
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Confident Determined Triumphant
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

246,319
Worldwide Bearers
#4,277
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
110,215
🇸🇾 Syria
34,762
🇾🇪 Yemen
24,838
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
16,319
🇱🇧 Lebanon
14,538
🇯🇴 Jordan
11,826
🇵🇸 Palestine
9,307
🇪🇬 Egypt
5,053
🇲🇦 Morocco
3,549
🇱🇾 Libya
2,754

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
247 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
218
Would be under 30 (87%)
32
Would be 30–60 (13%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 250 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: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
71
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Wissam Through the Generations

Wissam has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 22 births. Today, most people named Wissam are young, with 218 under 30 years old, 32 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This age distribution reflects its status as a newer-generation name, favored by parents looking for something unique yet meaningful.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 6

✨ Similar Names to Wissam

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Wissam's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Wissam

How Many People Have the Name Wissam?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 247 people in the United States currently share the name Wissam. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,337,966 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Wissam a Common or Rare Name?

Wissam 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 Wissam Mean?

Wissam means "victory" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Wissam Most Popular?

The name Wissam reached peak popularity in 2022, with 22 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 Wissam?

Approximately 247 people named Wissam live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 250. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,337,966 Americans.

Is Wissam a rare name?

Wissam is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,337,966 Americans has this name.

What does the name Wissam mean?

Wissam means "victory" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Wissam more male or female?

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

When was Wissam most popular?

Wissam peaked in 2022 with 22 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.

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 US247
All-Time Births250
1 in X1 in 1,337,966
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2022
World Rank#4,277
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.