Council
boy nameCouncil entered the US charts in 1904, peaked at #966 in 1904, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1904–2025
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rank today
#966
peak (1904)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #966 |
| 1910s | #2461 |
| 1920s | #3241 |
| 1930s | #3156 |
| 1940s | #2725 |
| 1950s | #2797 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Council are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Council alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Council in 2025?
- Council is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Council most popular?
- Council peaked in 1904, reaching #966 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Council with classmates?
- Council will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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