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How Many People Are Named Azariah?
Estimated people named Azariah living in the U.S. today
12,682
Gender distribution
46% male · 54% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 12,826
- Peak year: 2024 (1,054 births)
- Estimated living today: 12,682
Azariah by age group — who carries the name today?
Azariah popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Azariah
Azariah has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 12,826 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 12,682 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 26,952 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Azariahs 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 Azariah in the US?
An estimated 12,682 people named Azariah are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Azariah rare — about 1 in 26,952 Americans.
Is Azariah a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Azariah is 46% male and 54% female, so it is predominantly a gender-neutral name.
When was Azariah most popular?
Azariah peaked in 2024, when 1,054 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Azariah?
Azariah ranks #2,083 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 52 out of 100 (higher means rarer).