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How Many People Are Named America?
Estimated people named America living in the U.S. today
11,853
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 13,420
- Peak year: 2005 (719 births)
- Estimated living today: 11,853
America by age group — who carries the name today?
America popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name America
America has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 13,420 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 11,853 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 28,837 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Americas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named America in the US?
An estimated 11,853 people named America are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes America rare — about 1 in 28,837 Americans.
Is America a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, America is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was America most popular?
America peaked in 2005, when 719 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name America?
America ranks #2,168 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).