Total births
2,241
Girls' name · since 1884
Almeta
Since 1884, U.S. Social Security records show 2,241 babies named Almeta, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 2,241
- total births
- 1884–1988
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
2,241 girls have been named Almeta since 1884, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Almeta recorded 2,241 times among girls since 1884, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 1988.
- 2,241 total births
- 1884–1988 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
2,241 girls have been named Almeta since 1884, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1988.
- 2,241
- total births
- 1884–1988
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Almeta was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
69 babies were named Almeta in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Almeta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Almeta splits its recorded history at 1939: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1884 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 69 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Almeta at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Almeta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–1988
- Peak year (1924)
- 69
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Almeta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Almeta's strongest decade.
549 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Almeta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 12
1880s
12 births
- 1890s 29
1890s
29 births
- 1900s 138
1900s
138 births
- 1910s
1910s
377 births
- 1920s
1920s
549 births
- 1930s
1930s
428 births
- 1940s
1940s
276 births
- 1950s 206
1950s
206 births
- 1960s 102
1960s
102 births
- 1970s 83
1970s
83 births
- 1980s 41
1980s
41 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 549 births (24% of all-time use).
How Almeta 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 Almeta's total volume
Almeta vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Almeta by state
Where Almeta concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 276 | 12.3% |
| #2 | North Carolina | | 190 | 8.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 77 | 3.4% |
| #4 | Oklahoma | | 33 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 28 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 19 | 0.8% |
| #7 | Virginia | | 18 | 0.8% |
| #8 | Illinois | | 16 | 0.7% |
South Carolina share of Almeta's total US births 12.3%
Even split
276 of 2,241 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 13 reporting states.
Almeta appears in 13 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Almeta? ▼
Since 1884, Social Security records show 2,241 babies named Almeta. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 69 births.
When was Almeta most popular? ▼
Almeta was most popular in the 1920s decade with 549 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Almeta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Almeta are South Carolina (276 births), North Carolina (190 births), Texas (77 births).
How long has the name Almeta been used? ▼
Records for Almeta go back to 1884, giving 105 years of history through 1988.
What names are similar to Almeta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alma, Almeda, Almira, Almedia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Almeta's data
- Almeta's decade-level peak was the 1920s (549 total births); usage has since declined to 41 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Almetas (276 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina 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 Almeta
Nearby Names Like Almeta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Almeta
Alma Girl
#471 163,723 births
Almeda Girl
4,402 births
Almira Girl
#7972 1,821 births
Almedia Girl
530 births
Almetta Girl
372 births
Compare Almeta side by side: Almeta vs Alma Almeta vs Almeda Almeta vs Almira
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, 1884–1988 (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. "Almeta: Baby Name Since 1884 - 2,241 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/almeta. 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 Almeta 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.