Total births
1,281
Girls' name · since 1900
Armanda
1,281 babies named Armanda in U.S. Social Security records since 1900, with the highest year being 1981. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,281
- total births
- 1900–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1,281 girls have been named Armanda since 1900, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Armanda has been recorded 1,281 times among girls since 1900, 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 1900 to 2006.
- 1,281 total births
- 1900–2006 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,281 girls have been named Armanda since 1900, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2006.
- 1,281
- total births
- 1900–2006
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Armanda was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
32 babies were named Armanda in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Armanda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Armanda splits its recorded history at 1955: 61% of all births land in the more recent half, 39% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1910 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Armanda at a glance
Last recorded 2006Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1900
Armanda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1900–2006
- Peak year (1981)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 107 years of records
Armanda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Armanda's strongest decade.
247 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Armanda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 33
1900s
33 births
- 1910s
1910s
120 births
- 1920s
1920s
133 births
- 1930s 84
1930s
84 births
- 1940s 89
1940s
89 births
- 1950s
1950s
105 births
- 1960s
1960s
128 births
- 1970s
1970s
196 births
- 1980s
1980s
247 births
- 1990s
1990s
136 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 247 births (19% of all-time use).
How Armanda 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 Armanda's total volume
Armanda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Armanda by state
Where Armanda concentrates geographically, total births since 1900
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 31 | 2.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 15 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Armanda's total US births 2.4%
Even split
31 of 1,281 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Armanda? ▼
Since 1900, Social Security records show 1,281 babies named Armanda. The most recent recorded year was 2006. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 32 births.
When was Armanda most popular? ▼
Armanda was most popular in the 1980s decade with 247 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Armanda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Armanda are California (31 births), Texas (15 births), Arkansas (5 births).
How long has the name Armanda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Armanda since 1900 -- 107 years through the most recent 2006 data.
What names are similar to Armanda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Armani, Armida, Armoni, Arminda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Armanda's data
- Armanda's decade-level peak was the 1980s (247 total births); usage has since declined to 10 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Armandas (31 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 Armanda
Nearby Names Like Armanda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Armanda
Armani Girl
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Armida Girl
3,033 births
Armoni Girl
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Arminda Girl
1,294 births
Arminta Girl
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Compare Armanda side by side: Armanda vs Armani Armanda vs Armida Armanda vs Armoni
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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, 1900–2006 (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. "Armanda: Baby Name Since 1900 - 1,281 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/armanda. 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 Armanda 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.