How Many People Are Named Omega?

Complete statistics for the name Omega in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Omega
Very Rare
2,972
Estimated People
1 in 111,036
1 in X Americans
2019
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
791 (27%)
♀ Female
2,181 (73%)
27%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 59

Population Share

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📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 5
Arkansas 6
Florida 23
Georgia 13
Illinois 11
Kentucky 28
Mississippi 5
North Carolina 28
Oklahoma 49
South Carolina 5
Tennessee 21
Texas 79
Virginia 17
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 0.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Omega

How Many People Have the Name Omega in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,972 people in the United States currently share the name Omega. That works out to roughly 1 in every 111,036 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Omega a Common or Rare Name?

Omega is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Omega Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Omega are covered in full on the Omega name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Omega Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Omega in SSA data, approximately 27% are male and 73% are female. Omega leans female but is used by both genders. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Omega Most Popular?

The name Omega reached peak popularity in 2019, with 52 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Omega Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Omega across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Omega?

Approximately 2,972 people in the United States share the name Omega, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Omega a rare name?

Omega is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 111,036 Americans has this name.

What does the name Omega mean?

The meaning and origin of Omega is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Omega more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 27% of people named Omega are male and 73% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Omega most popular?

The name Omega reached its peak in 2019, with 52 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,972
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 111,036
GenderMale
Avg Age59
Peak Year2019
Male %27%
Female %73%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset — birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page for full details.