Mida vs Midge
Side-by-side comparison of Mida and Midge — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Mida | Midge |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 123 | 805 |
| Peak Year | 1922 | 1953 |
| Peak Year Births | 11 | 31 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| First Recorded Year | 1883 | 1916 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Mida | Midge |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 10 | — |
| 1890ss | 6 | — |
| 1900ss | 8 | — |
| 1910ss | 16 | 28 |
| 1920ss | 42 | 58 |
| 1930ss | 13 | 64 |
| 1940ss | 6 | 209 |
| 1950ss | — | 259 |
| 1960ss | 5 | 170 |
| 1970ss | — | 17 |
| 1980ss | 17 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1883–1989.