Total births
155
Girls' name · since 1920
Berdia
Since 1920, U.S. Social Security records show 155 babies named Berdia, peaking in 1935. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 155
- total births
- 1920–1956
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Berdia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 155 have been recorded since 1920.
Social Security Administration records show Berdia recorded 155 times among girls since 1920, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1920 to 1956.
- 155 total births
- 1920–1956 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
155 girls have been named Berdia since 1920, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1956.
- 155
- total births
- 1920–1956
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Berdia was born in this single decade.
1935
Single peak year
16 babies were named Berdia in 1935 - its busiest year on record.
Berdia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Berdia splits its recorded history at 1939: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1921 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1935 peak of 16 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Berdia at a glance
Last recorded 1956Peak year
1935
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Berdia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1956
- Peak year (1935)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Berdia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Berdia's strongest decade.
63 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Berdia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
33 births
- 1930s
1930s
41 births
- 1940s
1940s
63 births
- 1950s 18
1950s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 63 births (41% of all-time use).
Berdia by state
Where Berdia concentrates geographically, total births since 1920
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 12 | 7.7% |
| #2 | Louisiana | | 5 | 3.2% |
Mississippi share of Berdia's total US births 7.7%
Even split
12 of 155 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Berdia? ▼
155 babies have been named Berdia since 1920. It was last recorded in 1956. The peak year was 1935 with 16 births.
When was Berdia most popular? ▼
Berdia was most popular in the 1940s decade with 63 total births. The single peak year was 1935.
Where is Berdia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Berdia are Mississippi (12 births), Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Berdia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Berdia since 1920 -- 37 years through the most recent 1956 data.
What names are similar to Berdia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Bertha, Bernice, Bernadette, Bernadine, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Berdia's data
- Berdia's decade-level peak was the 1940s (63 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Mississippi records the most Berdias (12 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 Berdia
Nearby Names Like Berdia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Berdia
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Bernadette Girl
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Bernadine Girl
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Bertie Girl
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Compare Berdia side by side: Berdia vs Bertha Berdia vs Bernice Berdia vs Bernadette
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, 1920–1956 (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. "Berdia: Baby Name Since 1920 - 155 Births, Peak 1935." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/berdia. 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 Berdia 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.