Total births
1,370
Girls' name · since 1880
Ardelia
1,370 babies named Ardelia in U.S. Social Security records since 1880, with the highest year being 1924. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,370
- total births
- 1880–1992
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Ardelia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,370 recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Ardelia recorded 1,370 times among girls since 1880, 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 1880 to 1992.
- 1,370 total births
- 1880–1992 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,370 girls have been named Ardelia since 1880, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1992.
- 1,370
- total births
- 1880–1992
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Ardelia was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
39 babies were named Ardelia in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Ardelia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ardelia splits its recorded history at 1932: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1883 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ardelia at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Ardelia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1992
- Peak year (1924)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 113 years of records
Ardelia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ardelia's strongest decade.
258 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Ardelia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 40
1880s
40 births
- 1890s 79
1890s
79 births
- 1900s
1900s
122 births
- 1910s
1910s
232 births
- 1920s
1920s
258 births
- 1930s
1930s
179 births
- 1940s
1940s
163 births
- 1950s
1950s
142 births
- 1960s 82
1960s
82 births
- 1970s 41
1970s
41 births
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 258 births (19% of all-time use).
How Ardelia 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 Ardelia's total volume
Ardelia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ardelia by state
Where Ardelia concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 44 | 3.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 29 | 2.1% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 13 | 0.9% |
| #4 | Arkansas | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #5 | North Carolina | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.4% |
Mississippi share of Ardelia's total US births 3.2%
Even split
44 of 1,370 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ardelia? ▼
Since 1880, Social Security records show 1,370 babies named Ardelia. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 39 births.
When was Ardelia most popular? ▼
Ardelia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 258 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Ardelia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ardelia are Mississippi (44 births), Texas (29 births), Virginia (13 births).
How long has the name Ardelia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ardelia since 1880 -- 113 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Ardelia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Arden, Ardis, Ardith, Ardella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ardelia's data
- Ardelia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (258 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Ardelias (44 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Mississippi 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 Ardelia
Nearby Names Like Ardelia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ardelia
Arden Girl
#1042 7,518 births
Ardis Girl
6,386 births
Ardith Girl
5,581 births
Ardella Girl
3,478 births
Ardell Girl
2,635 births
Compare Ardelia side by side: Ardelia vs Arden Ardelia vs Ardis Ardelia vs Ardith
Related Names
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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, 1880–1992 (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. "Ardelia: Baby Name Since 1880 - 1,370 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ardelia. 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 Ardelia 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.