Total births
215
Girls' name · since 1912
Althia
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 215 babies named Althia, peaking in 1945. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 215
- total births
- 1912–1975
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Althia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 215 have been recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Althia recorded 215 times among girls since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1975.
- 215 total births
- 1912–1975 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
215 girls have been named Althia since 1912, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1975.
- 215
- total births
- 1912–1975
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Althia was born in this single decade.
1945
Single peak year
13 babies were named Althia in 1945 - its busiest year on record.
Althia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Althia splits its recorded history at 1949: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1912 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1945 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Althia at a glance
Last recorded 1975Peak year
1945
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Althia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1975
- Peak year (1945)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Althia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Althia's strongest decade.
52 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Althia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
40 births
- 1920s
1920s
38 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s
1940s
29 births
- 1950s
1950s
52 births
- 1960s
1960s
38 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 52 births (24% of all-time use).
Althia by state
Where Althia concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 5 | 2.3% |
Louisiana share of Althia's total US births 2.3%
5 of 215 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Althia? ▼
215 babies have been named Althia since 1912. It was last recorded in 1975. The peak year was 1945 with 13 births.
When was Althia most popular? ▼
Althia was most popular in the 1950s decade with 52 total births. The single peak year was 1945.
Where is Althia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Althia are Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Althia been used? ▼
Records for Althia go back to 1912, giving 64 years of history through 1975.
What names are similar to Althia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Alta, Althea, Altha, Altagracia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Althia's data
- Althia's decade-level peak was the 1950s (52 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Althias (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Althia
Nearby Names Like Althia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Althia
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Althea Girl
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Altha Girl
3,365 births
Altagracia Girl
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Altie Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1912–1975 (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. "Althia: Baby Name Since 1912 - 215 Births, Peak 1945." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/althia. 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 Althia 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 July 2026.