Total births
278
Girls' name · since 1901
Armeda
Since 1901, U.S. Social Security records show 278 babies named Armeda, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 278
- total births
- 1901–1974
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Armeda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 278 have been recorded since 1901.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Armeda has been recorded 278 times among girls since 1901, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1901 to 1974.
- 278 total births
- 1901–1974 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
278 girls have been named Armeda since 1901, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1974.
- 278
- total births
- 1901–1974
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Armeda was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
16 babies were named Armeda in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Armeda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Armeda splits its recorded history at 1931: 40% of all births land in the more recent half, 60% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1928 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Armeda at a glance
Last recorded 1974Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1901
Armeda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–1974
- Peak year (1924)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Armeda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Armeda's strongest decade.
111 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Armeda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s 42
1910s
42 births
- 1920s
1920s
111 births
- 1930s
1930s
60 births
- 1940s 17
1940s
17 births
- 1950s 15
1950s
15 births
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s 12
1970s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 111 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Armeda? ▼
Armeda has been given to 278 babies in the U.S. since 1901, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1974. 16 babies were born in 1924, its single highest year.
When was Armeda most popular? ▼
Armeda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 111 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
How long has the name Armeda been used? ▼
Records for Armeda go back to 1901, giving 74 years of history through 1974.
What names are similar to Armeda? ▼
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 Armeda's data
- Armeda's decade-level peak was the 1920s (111 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.
- 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 Armeda
Nearby Names Like Armeda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Armeda
Armani Girl
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Armida Girl
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Armoni Girl
#2112 2,259 births
Arminda Girl
1,294 births
Armanda Girl
1,281 births
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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, 1901–1974 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Armeda: Baby Name Since 1901 - 278 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/armeda. 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 Armeda 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.