Access
An English word meaning the ability or means to enter or approach.
Name Census estimates that about 7 living Americans carry the first name Access. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Access today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Access births was 2023 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Access. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Access. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
7
~ 1 in 48,964,905 Americans
Peak year
2023
7 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,765
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Access: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Access by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Access during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Geography
Where Access' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Access
The name Access is a relatively modern invention, originating as an English word rather than deriving from any particular language or culture. It does not have a long historical lineage as a given name. The origins of the word can be traced back to the late 16th century, when it emerged from the Latin root "accedere," meaning "to approach" or "to arrive at."
In its noun form, "access" denotes the means or opportunity to approach or enter a place, or the means of communication or transit. As a verb, it means to gain or allow access to something. The first recorded use of the word "access" in English dates back to around 1530.
While not traditionally used as a given name throughout history, the rise of unique and unconventional names in modern times has led to the adoption of "Access" as a first name for some individuals. However, there are no notable historical figures known to have borne this name until recent decades.
One of the earliest recorded instances of "Access" as a first name is Access Amon, an American author and entrepreneur born in 1966. He is known for his books on personal development and has been involved in various business ventures.
Another individual with this first name is Access Gary Grier, an American artist and sculptor born in 1947. He has explored themes of African-American culture and identity through his artwork, which has been exhibited in various galleries and museums.
Access Gian, born in 1981, is a Swiss musician and composer known for his experimental electronic music. He has released several albums and collaborated with various artists in the avant-garde and electronic music scenes.
Access David Hogan, born in 1960, is an American author and motivational speaker. He has written books on personal growth and self-development, drawing inspiration from his experiences as an entrepreneur and business consultant.
Access Shara Fryer, born in 1968, is an American artist and educator known for her mixed media installations exploring themes of identity, gender, and race. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and she has taught at various art institutions.
It is important to note that while these individuals have adopted "Access" as their first name, it is a relatively uncommon choice and does not have a extensive historical background as a traditional given name. Its usage in this context is a modern phenomenon, reflecting the contemporary trend towards unique and unconventional naming practices.
People
Access + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Access as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Access: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Access?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 7 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Access going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 48,964,905 US residents.
Is Access a common name?
We classify Access as "Very Rare". It ranks above 23.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Access most popular?
The single biggest year for Access was 2023, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Access is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Access in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Access a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Access in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Access still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Access in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Access can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Access?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.