Total births
170
Girls' name · since 1978
Azadeh
Azadeh has 170 recorded births since 1978 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1979 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 170
- total births
- 1978–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Azadeh is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 170 have been recorded since 1978.
Social Security Administration records show Azadeh recorded 170 times among girls since 1978, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1978 to 2023.
- 170 total births
- 1978–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
170 girls have been named Azadeh since 1978, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 170
- total births
- 1978–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Azadeh was born in this single decade.
1979
Single peak year
32 babies were named Azadeh in 1979 - its busiest year on record.
Azadeh's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Azadeh splits its recorded history at 1989: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1979 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Azadeh at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1979
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1978
Azadeh popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1978–2023
- Peak year (1979)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 46 years of records
Azadeh by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Azadeh's strongest decade.
73 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Azadeh births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
40 births
- 1980s
1980s
73 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s 10
2000s
10 births
- 2010s
2010s
37 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 73 births (43% of all-time use).
Azadeh by state
Where Azadeh concentrates geographically, total births since 1978
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 7.1% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 2.9% |
California share of Azadeh's total US births 7.1%
Even split
12 of 170 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Azadeh? ▼
Azadeh has been given to 170 babies in the U.S. since 1978, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 32 babies were born in 1979, its single highest year.
When was Azadeh most popular? ▼
Azadeh was most popular in the 1980s decade with 73 total births. The single peak year was 1979.
Where is Azadeh most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Azadeh are California (12 births), Illinois (5 births).
How long has the name Azadeh been used? ▼
Records for Azadeh go back to 1978, giving 46 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Azadeh? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Azalea, Azaria, Azariah, Azalia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Azadeh's data
- Azadeh's decade-level peak was the 1980s (73 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Azadehs (12 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 Azadeh
Nearby Names Like Azadeh
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Azadeh
Azalea Girl
#358 11,739 births
Azaria Girl
#724 7,603 births
Azariah Girl
#651 7,389 births
Azalia Girl
#2042 2,328 births
Azari Girl
#883 2,040 births
Compare Azadeh side by side: Azadeh vs Azalea Azadeh vs Azaria Azadeh vs Azariah
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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, 1978–2023 (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. "Azadeh: Baby Name Since 1978 - 170 Births, Peak 1979." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/azadeh. 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 Azadeh 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.