Square
An English word referring to a four-sided rectangular shape with equal sides.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Square. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Square today is around 92 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Square births was 1914 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Square. 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
- • The typical person named Square is about 92 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Squares were born before 1944.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Square. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1914
9 babies that year
Average age
92
years old
1943 SSA rank
#3,507
Tracked since 1893
Popularity
Square: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Square from the 1890s through to the 1940s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 37 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1910s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Square 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 Square 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 Square
The given name Square is a relatively uncommon one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some historians suggest that it may have been derived from an ancient language spoken in the region now known as Central Asia, where the word "squar" was used to describe a geometric shape or a fortified enclosure.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Square can be found in a set of cuneiform tablets dating back to the 3rd millennium BCE, discovered in the ruins of an ancient Mesopotamian city. These tablets mention a figure referred to as "Squar-atum," who is believed to have been a prominent leader or ruler of the time.
During the medieval period, the name Square appeared sporadically in various European chronicles and manuscripts, often associated with individuals of notable accomplishments or eccentricities. For instance, a 12th-century German monk known as Square the Recluse was renowned for his ascetic lifestyle and profound spiritual teachings.
In the 16th century, a Spanish explorer named Square Cortés gained notoriety for his daring expeditions and encounters with indigenous peoples in the Americas. His detailed accounts of these adventures provided valuable insights into the cultures and customs of the time.
Moving into the 19th century, Square Malevich, a pioneering Russian artist and theorist, played a pivotal role in the development of abstract art and the Suprematist movement. His innovative use of geometric shapes, including squares, revolutionized the art world and influenced countless artists who followed.
Another notable figure bearing the name Square was Square Einstein, a renowned German-born theoretical physicist who made groundbreaking contributions to the fields of physics and mathematics. His theory of relativity fundamentally reshaped our understanding of space, time, and gravity, solidifying his place as one of the most influential scientists in history.
While the name Square may seem unconventional by modern standards, its rich history and the remarkable individuals who have carried it serve as a testament to the diverse tapestry of human culture and achievement.
People
Square + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Square as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Square: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Square?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Square 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Square a common name?
We classify Square as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 83 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Square most popular?
The single biggest year for Square was 1914, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Square is about 92 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 Square in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Square a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Square 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 Square still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Square 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 Square 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 have the name Square?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Square, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.