Total births
1,046
Girls' name · since 1889
Aleda
Aleda has 1,046 recorded births since 1889 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1922 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,046
- total births
- 1889–2020
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
Aleda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,046 recorded since 1889.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aleda has been recorded 1,046 times among girls since 1889, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1889 to 2020.
- 1,046 total births
- 1889–2020 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 16% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,046 girls have been named Aleda since 1889, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2020.
- 1,046
- total births
- 1889–2020
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 16%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
16% of everyone ever named Aleda was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
25 babies were named Aleda in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Aleda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Aleda splits its recorded history at 1947: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1889 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1922 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Aleda at a glance
Last recorded 2020Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1889
Aleda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2020
- Peak year (1922)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 132 years of records
Aleda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Aleda's strongest decade.
163 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 16% of all-time use.
Aleda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 30
1890s
30 births
- 1900s
1900s
69 births
- 1910s
1910s
130 births
- 1920s
1920s
163 births
- 1930s
1930s
102 births
- 1940s
1940s
153 births
- 1950s
1950s
121 births
- 1960s 65
1960s
65 births
- 1970s 62
1970s
62 births
- 1980s 37
1980s
37 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s 24
2000s
24 births
- 2010s 44
2010s
44 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 163 births (16% of all-time use).
How Aleda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Aleda's total volume
Aleda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aleda by state
Where Aleda concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Aleda's total US births 0.5%
Even split
5 of 1,046 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aleda? ▼
Since 1889, Social Security records show 1,046 babies named Aleda. The most recent recorded year was 2020. Its busiest year on record was 1922, with 25 births.
When was Aleda most popular? ▼
Aleda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 163 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Aleda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aleda are California (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Aleda been used? ▼
Aleda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1889, spanning 132 years of data through 2020.
What names are similar to Aleda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alexis, Alexandra, Alexa, Alexandria, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aleda's data
- Aleda's decade-level peak was the 1920s (163 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Aledas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aleda
Nearby Names Like Aleda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aleda
Alexis Girl
#501 344,557 births
Alexandra Girl
#221 245,451 births
Alexa Girl
#806 131,551 births
Alexandria Girl
#463 104,548 births
Alejandra Girl
#578 54,015 births
Compare Aleda side by side: Aleda vs Alexis Aleda vs Alexandra Aleda vs Alexa
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1889–2020 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aleda: Baby Name Since 1889 - 1,046 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aleda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aleda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.