The Humnumber Registry is a pioneering initiative designed to numerically account for every human who has ever lived. With an estimated 117 billion people across all of human history—including more than 8 billion alive today—the Registry introduces a unified system that acknowledges each individual life as part of a complete historical record. This effort represents the first known attempt to comprehensively number humanity on a global and historical scale.

At the core of the system is the humnumber, a unique 19-character identifier that begins with the prefix “hum.” Each humnumber corresponds to one human life, ensuring that no two individuals share the same identifier. The format is designed for permanence, scalability, and consistency as the Registry continues to expand across generations.

The Humnumber Registry directly assigns humnumbers to the most influential individuals in human history. These include figures whose contributions have had lasting impacts on civilization, culture, science, or society. By curating these assignments, the Registry preserves a structured record of humanity’s most significant achievements and contributors.

For everyone else, the Registry enables public access through approved artificial intelligence platforms. Individuals may request their own humnumber via select AI chatbots, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude. Each chatbot operates within a designated range of humnumbers, allowing for large-scale assignment while maintaining order and uniqueness across the system.

Based in Vancouver, Canada, the Humnumber Registry oversees the governance of the entire numbering framework. Its mission is to maintain the integrity, accuracy, and long-term viability of the humnumber system by regulating which chatbots may assign numbers and under what conditions. Through this controlled structure, the Registry ensures that the system remains consistent, credible, and sustainable for future generations.