How Many People Are Named Zhiyuan?

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

Zhiyuan
Very Rare
Chinese

Zhiyuan means 'wisdom' or 'knowledge', making it a profound choice for a child. Only 11 people named Zhiyuan live in the US today, which means 1 in 30,229,220 Americans share this unique name. All Zhiyuan's are under 30, showing it's a truly modern name.

~11
Living in US
1 in 30,229,220
Americans
2020
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Wisdom
🌐
Origin
Chinese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Wise Inspired Thoughtful
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and versatility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

649,868
Worldwide Bearers
#1,506
Global Rank
🇨🇳 China
630,331
🇹🇼 Taiwan
14,954
🇸🇬 Singapore
1,559
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
1,312
🇲🇴 Macau
975
🇺🇸 United States
295
🇹🇭 Thailand
236
🇨🇦 Canada
59
🇪🇸 Spain
30
🇬🇧 England
26

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
11 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 7
11
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 11 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: 2020

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
12
Classic Feel
4
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

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

📜 Zhiyuan Through the Generations

Zhiyuan saw its peak popularity in 2020 with 6 births, marking a significant rise in usage within recent years. The average age of those named Zhiyuan is just 7, indicating that the name is predominantly chosen by younger parents. With all 11 individuals being under 30, Zhiyuan stands out as a name embraced by the current generation, reflecting a shift towards more contemporary naming trends.

✨ Similar Names to Zhiyuan

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Zhiyuan's Chinese roots

📄 About the Name Zhiyuan

How Many People Have the Name Zhiyuan?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11 people in the United States currently share the name Zhiyuan. That works out to roughly 1 in every 30,229,220 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Zhiyuan a Common or Rare Name?

Zhiyuan 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 Zhiyuan Mean?

Zhiyuan means "wisdom" and comes from Chinese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Zhiyuan Most Popular?

The name Zhiyuan reached peak popularity in 2020, with 6 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 Zhiyuan?

Approximately 11 people named Zhiyuan live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11. That works out to roughly 1 in 30,229,220 Americans.

Is Zhiyuan a rare name?

Zhiyuan is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 30,229,220 Americans has this name.

What does the name Zhiyuan mean?

Zhiyuan means "wisdom" and comes from Chinese origins.

Is Zhiyuan more male or female?

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

When was Zhiyuan most popular?

Zhiyuan peaked in 2020 with 6 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 US11
All-Time Births11
1 in X1 in 30,229,220
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age7
Peak Year2020
World Rank#1,506
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.