Name Popularity Graph – Track How Your Name Changed Over Time
Names rise and fall like waves across time. With the Name Popularity Graph, you can explore how a name's popularity has evolved from the 1950s to today. The tool visualizes how names become trends, classics, or fade into rarity. Try it below and see your name's story unfold.
Explore Name Trends
How to Use the Name Popularity Graph
It's simple to explore your name's timeline:
- Type any first name.
- Click Generate Graph.
- Instantly see a chart showing popularity across decades.
- Compare different names to notice trends and cultural shifts.
Each graph uses historical data to show how naming patterns change with generations and social trends.
What It Shows
The Name Popularity Graph displays:
- Popularity peaks by year
- Decade-based frequency distribution
- Long-term growth or decline in usage
It helps visualize why some names stay timeless while others appear only for a short era. For example, Michael peaked in the 1980s, while Olivia dominates the 2020s.
Why Explore Name Trends
Names rise and fall in popularity over time, and part of what makes some names trend is how they sound. You can try a tool that checks how two names sound together to connect popularity patterns with the way names feel in rhythm, letters, and tone.
People often use this tool to:
Study Baby Name Trends
Discover trending names for your newborn and understand their historical context.
Research Writing or Character Naming
Find authentic names for characters based on time period and popularity.
Compare Generations
See how naming patterns differ across family generations.
And if you're curious about how many of you are there in yhr United States with your exact name today, you can explore that question alongside these historical trends. It's the perfect companion to this graph—one shows your name's history, the other shows its presence now.
Examples of Name Trends
Emma
Peaked twice in 1910 and again in the 2000s.
Liam
Began rising after 2010 and remains popular today.
Jennifer
Dominated the 1980s, then gradually declined.
Each name tells a different cultural story, from timeless traditions to modern favorites.
About the Data
The Name Popularity Graph uses aggregated naming data from public archives and statistical sources to visualize changes over time. Our algorithm converts that data into easy-to-read graphs for clarity and engagement.
Data is updated regularly to reflect the latest naming trends. The tool runs fully in your browser and doesn't collect or store any personal information.
Disclaimer
The popularity results are estimates based on historical patterns. They should be used for entertainment and educational purposes only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the graph show?
It shows how frequently a name appeared each decade from 1950 to the present.
It's based on public datasets and presented for informational use.
Can I compare multiple names?
Yes, you can input different names to visualize and compare their popularity.
Is it free?
Completely free and mobile-friendly.
Does it work with all names?
Yes, both classic and modern names display results.
Can I check how many of me are there?
Yes! There are various tools online that can help you discover how many people share your exact name.