Profit
A name derived from the French word meaning "gain, benefit, or advantage."
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Profit. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Profit today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Profit births was 1889 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Profit. 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 Profit. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1889
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1889 SSA rank
#1,081
Tracked since 1889
Popularity
Profit: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Profit 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 Profit during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Profit
The name Profit is a relatively modern name that emerged in the late 19th century. It is derived from the English word "profit," which means a financial gain or advantage. The name's origins can be traced back to the rise of capitalism and the growing importance of economic success in Western societies during the Industrial Revolution.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Profit dates back to the late 1800s in the United States. It was initially used as a given name by families who aspired to achieve economic prosperity and saw the name as a symbol of their ambitions. The name gained some popularity in the early 20th century, particularly among families involved in business and entrepreneurial ventures.
Historically, the name Profit has been associated with individuals who achieved significant financial success or made notable contributions to the world of commerce and industry. One prominent example is Profit Zolomon, an American businessman born in 1891 who founded the Zolomon Corporation, a multinational conglomerate that operated in various sectors including manufacturing, finance, and real estate.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Profit was Profit Vanderbilt, born in 1912, a member of the wealthy Vanderbilt family and a renowned philanthropist who donated a significant portion of his fortune to various charitable causes. His donations helped establish several educational institutions and healthcare facilities across the United States.
In the literary world, Profit Whitman, born in 1935, was a renowned American novelist known for his novels that explored the themes of ambition, greed, and the pursuit of wealth in modern society. His works, such as "The Price of Profit" and "The Profit Motive," were widely acclaimed and earned him numerous accolades.
The name Profit also found its way into the field of economics and finance. Profit Keynes, born in 1920, was a British economist and financial analyst who made significant contributions to the understanding of market dynamics and investment strategies. His influential work, "The Theory of Profit," is still studied and referenced in academic circles.
While the name Profit has never been among the most popular given names, it has maintained a niche following among families and individuals who value economic success and entrepreneurial spirit. However, it is essential to note that the popularity and use of the name have fluctuated over time, reflecting societal attitudes and cultural shifts.
People
Profit + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Profit as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Profit: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Profit?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Profit 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 - US residents.
Is Profit a common name?
We classify Profit as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Profit most popular?
The single biggest year for Profit was 1889, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Profit is about 0 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 Profit in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Profit a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Profit 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 Profit still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Profit 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 Profit 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 common is the name Profit?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.