Void
An abstract concept representing nothingness, emptiness, or nonexistence.
Name Census estimates that about 16 living Americans carry the first name Void. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 72.7% of registrations being male. The average person named Void today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Void births was 2004 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Void. 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 Void. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
16
~ 1 in 21,422,146 Americans
Peak year
2004
16 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2004 SSA rank
#9,891
Tracked since 1917
Gender
Gender distribution for Void
Void is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 33 total registrations, 24 (72.7%) were male and 9 (27.3%) were female.
Void as a male name
- Ranked #9,891 in 2004
- 7 male births in 2004
- Peak: 1917 (7 births)
Void as a female name
- Ranked #11,586 in 2004
- 9 female births in 2004
- Peak: 2004 (9 births)
Popularity
Void: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Void from the 1910s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 16 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Void 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 Void during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Voids live
Origin
Meaning and history of Void
The name Void has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is derived from the Latin word "voidus," which means "empty" or "devoid of substance." The name was initially used as a descriptor or an adjective to describe something that was empty or lacking in content.
In the early 17th century, the name Void began to be used as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries. It was often given to children born into families with a philosophical or intellectual bent, as the name reflected a contemplative and abstract concept.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Void appears in the writings of the English philosopher and statesman Francis Bacon. In his work "The Advancement of Learning," published in 1605, Bacon made reference to a character named Void, who represented the concept of nothingness or the absence of substance.
Throughout history, the name Void has been borne by a number of notable individuals, although its usage has remained relatively rare. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Void Pynchon, an English lawyer and landowner who was born in 1590 and played a role in the early colonization of Massachusetts.
In the 18th century, Void Lyttleton, a British poet and politician, was born in 1709. He is best known for his work "Monody on the Death of his Wife," which was widely acclaimed for its emotional depth and poetic craftsmanship.
In the 19th century, Void Whitman, an American poet and essayist, was born in 1819. He is renowned for his groundbreaking work "Leaves of Grass," which celebrated the beauty and diversity of the American experience.
In the 20th century, Void Eliot, a British novelist and poet, was born in 1888. She is considered one of the most influential writers of the modernist movement and is best known for her works "The Waste Land" and "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock."
Another notable bearer of the name Void was Void Huxley, a British writer and philosopher born in 1894. He is best known for his novels "Brave New World" and "Point Counter Point," which explored the themes of individuality, technology, and the human condition.
While the name Void has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has been borne by a number of influential and thought-provoking individuals, reflecting the name's philosophical and abstract roots.
People
Void + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Void as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with V
Other first names starting with V with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Void: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Void?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 16 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Void 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 21,422,146 US residents.
Is Void a common name?
We classify Void as "Very Rare". It ranks above 36.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Void most popular?
The single biggest year for Void was 2004, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Void is about 24 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 Void in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Void a male name?
Yes, 72.7% of people registered as Void 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 Void still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Void 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 Void 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 Void as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.