Total births
2,121
Girls' name · since 1918
Aleida
Since 1918, U.S. Social Security records show 2,121 babies named Aleida, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2755
- among girls today
- 2,121
- born since 1918
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
2,121 babies have been named Aleida since 1918, making it today's #2755 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aleida has been recorded 2,121 times among girls since 1918, currently ranked #2755 nationally and more common than 84% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1918 to 2025.
- #2755 among girls today
- 2,121 born since 1918
- 2010s peak decade
- 84% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aleida is currently the #2755 girls' name in America, more common than 84% of girls - 2,121 born since 1918, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2755
- among girls today
- 2,121
- born since 1918
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 84%
- more common than other girls
Aleida vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2755
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 84% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Aleida was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
79 babies were named Aleida in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Aleida compares
2,121 Top 21% higher than 79% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aleida's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aleida | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,121 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 79 | 48 | 19,840 |
Aleida's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aleida's SSA record in two at 1988 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1918, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 79, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aleida at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#2,755
Active since
1918
Aleida popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1918–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 79
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Aleida by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aleida's strongest decade.
522 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Aleida births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1930s 10
1930s
10 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1950s 37
1950s
37 births
- 1960s 158
1960s
158 births
- 1970s 160
1970s
160 births
- 1980s 172
1980s
172 births
- 1990s
1990s
216 births
- 2000s
2000s
426 births
- 2010s
2010s
522 births
- 2020s
2020s
405 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 522 births (25% of all-time use).
How Aleida 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 Aleida's total volume
Aleida vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aleida by state
Where Aleida concentrates geographically, total births since 1918
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 539 | 25.4% |
| #2 | California | | 346 | 16.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 73 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Arizona | | 21 | 1.0% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 12 | 0.6% |
| #6 | Minnesota | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Florida | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #8 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Aleida's total US births 25.4%
Even split
539 of 2,121 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aleida? ▼
Since 1918, Social Security records show 2,121 babies named Aleida. Today it holds rank #2755 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 79 births.
When was Aleida most popular? ▼
Aleida was most popular in the 2010s decade with 522 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Aleida most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aleida are Texas (539 births), California (346 births), New York (73 births).
How long has the name Aleida been used? ▼
Records for Aleida go back to 1918, giving 108 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aleida? ▼
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 Aleida's data
- Aleida's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (522 total births) through the 2020s (405) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Aleidas (539 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Aleida
Nearby Names Like Aleida
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aleida
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 Aleida side by side: Aleida vs Alexis Aleida vs Alexandra Aleida vs Alexa
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Aleida
Lourdes #2754
14,805 births · Peak 1963
Livie #2756
744 births · Peak 2024
Stephany #2753
15,171 births · Peak 1990
Sonny #2757
1,029 births · Peak 2023
Vesper #2752
932 births · Peak 2023
Maira #2758
6,341 births · Peak 1992
Marcelina #2751
3,419 births · Peak 2024
Roya #2759
1,623 births · Peak 2025
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, 1918–2025 (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. "Aleida: #2755 Girls' Name - 2,121 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aleida. 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 Aleida 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.