Total births
986
Unisex name · since 1889
Aquilla
986 babies named Aquilla in U.S. Social Security records since 1889, with the highest year being 1986. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 986
- total births
- 1889–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
986 girls have been named Aquilla since 1889, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aquilla has been recorded 986 times among girls since 1889, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. 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 2018.
- 986 total births
- 1889–2018 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
986 girls have been named Aquilla since 1889, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2018.
- 986
- total births
- 1889–2018
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Aquilla was born in this single decade.
1986
Single peak year
22 babies were named Aquilla in 1986 - its busiest year on record.
Aquilla's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Aquilla splits its recorded history at 1954: 56% of all births land in the more recent half, 44% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1889 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1986 peak of 22 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Aquilla at a glance
Last recorded 2018Peak year
1986
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1889
Aquilla popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1889–2018
- Peak year (1986)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 130 years of records
Aquilla popularity over time - boys
121 total births recorded since 1909 (Aquilla as boys' name)
Aquilla by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Aquilla's strongest decade.
169 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Aquilla births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 31
1900s
31 births
- 1910s 62
1910s
62 births
- 1920s
1920s
108 births
- 1930s
1930s
89 births
- 1940s
1940s
92 births
- 1950s
1950s
97 births
- 1960s
1960s
84 births
- 1970s
1970s
106 births
- 1980s
1980s
169 births
- 1990s
1990s
121 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 169 births (17% of all-time use).
How Aquilla 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 Aquilla's total volume
Aquilla vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Aquilla by state
Where Aquilla concentrates geographically, total births since 1889
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #3 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Aquilla's total US births 0.5%
Even split
5 of 986 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aquilla? ▼
Since 1889, Social Security records show 986 babies named Aquilla. The most recent recorded year was 2018. Its busiest year on record was 1986, with 22 births.
When was Aquilla most popular? ▼
Aquilla was most popular in the 1980s decade with 169 total births. The single peak year was 1986.
Where is Aquilla most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aquilla are California (5 births), New Jersey (5 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
Is Aquilla a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Aquilla is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 986 births, and as a boy's name it has 121 births.
How long has the name Aquilla been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Aquilla since 1889 -- 130 years through the most recent 2018 data.
What names are similar to Aquilla? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aquila, Aqueelah, Aquarius, Aquanetta, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Aquilla's data
- Aquilla's decade-level peak was the 1980s (169 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Aquillas (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 Aquilla
Nearby Names Like Aquilla
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aquilla
Aquila Girl
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Aqueelah Girl
321 births
Aquarius Girl
235 births
Aquanetta Girl
207 births
Aqua Girl
181 births
Compare Aquilla side by side: Aquilla vs Aquila Aquilla vs Aqueelah Aquilla vs Aquarius
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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, 1889–2018 (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. "Aquilla: Baby Name Since 1889 - 986 Births, Peak 1986." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aquilla. 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 Aquilla 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.