Guled
A masculine name derived from the Somali term denoting an infant camel.
Name Census estimates that about 109 living Americans carry the first name Guled. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Guled today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Guled births was 2011 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Guled. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Guled with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
109
~ 1 in 3,144,535 Americans
Peak year
2011
11 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,215
Tracked since 1996
Census
Guled in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 320 people with the first name Guled, which placed it at #28,183 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#28,183
National first-name rank
People counted
320
320 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
97.8% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Guled
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Guled is Black at 97.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Guled described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Guled at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American97.8% · 313
- White1.6% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 1
- Two or more races0.3% · 1
Popularity
Guled: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Guled from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 42 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Guled 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 Guled during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Guled
The name Guled originates from the Somali language, which is part of the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family. It is believed to have its roots in the ancient Somali culture that dates back to the 9th century AD.
The name Guled is derived from the Arabic word "walad," which means "son" or "boy." This suggests that the name was traditionally given to male children in Somali society. The spelling "Guled" is a unique variation found within the Somali culture.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Guled can be found in the ancient Somali oral tradition, where it was used to refer to a brave and respected warrior who lived during the 12th century. This oral tradition has been passed down through generations, preserving the historical significance of the name.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Guled. One such person was Guled Ahmed, a renowned Somali poet and scholar who lived in the 16th century. His works played a significant role in shaping Somali literature and cultural identity.
Another famous bearer of the name was Guled Ismail, a prominent Somali statesman and diplomat who lived in the late 19th century. He was instrumental in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between Somalia and other nations.
In the 20th century, Guled Abdi was a celebrated Somali artist known for his vibrant paintings depicting the rich traditions and landscapes of his homeland. His works have been exhibited in various galleries and museums around the world.
Guled Ali was a Somali activist and human rights advocate who dedicated his life to fighting for social justice and equality. His efforts earned him widespread recognition and respect both within Somalia and internationally.
Additionally, Guled Mohamed was a Somali historian and author who wrote extensively about the history, culture, and traditions of the Somali people. His works have been invaluable resources for scholars and researchers studying Somali heritage.
The name Guled has a rich historical background and has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to Somali society and culture throughout the centuries.
People
Guled + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Guled as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Guled: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Guled?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 109 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Guled 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 3,144,535 US residents.
Is Guled a common name?
We classify Guled as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 110 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Guled most popular?
The single biggest year for Guled was 2011, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Guled is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Guled in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 320 people with the name Guled, or 0.11 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #28,183 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Guled in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Guled?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Guled leans strongly male. 323 people counted with this name were male (98.2%), compared with 6 female bearers (1.8%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Guled?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Guled is Black at 97.8%. The next largest groups are White (1.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.3%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Guled most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Guled in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.8% (313 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Guled in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Guled a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Guled 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 Guled still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Guled 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 Guled 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.
How many people have the name Guled?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Guled, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.