Total births
496
Girls' name · since 1888
Birda
Birda has 496 recorded births since 1888 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 496
- total births
- 1888–1957
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
496 girls have been named Birda since 1888, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Birda recorded 496 times among girls since 1888, 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 1888 to 1957.
- 496 total births
- 1888–1957 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
496 girls have been named Birda since 1888, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1957.
- 496
- total births
- 1888–1957
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Birda was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
19 babies were named Birda in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Birda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Birda splits its recorded history at 1928: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1888 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Birda at a glance
Last recorded 1957Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Birda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1957
- Peak year (1918)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 70 years of records
Birda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Birda's strongest decade.
130 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Birda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 13
1890s
13 births
- 1900s 44
1900s
44 births
- 1910s
1910s
88 births
- 1920s
1920s
130 births
- 1930s
1930s
84 births
- 1940s
1940s
81 births
- 1950s 51
1950s
51 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 130 births (26% of all-time use).
Birda by state
Where Birda concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 6 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Mississippi | | 5 | 1.0% |
Alabama share of Birda's total US births 1.2%
Even split
6 of 496 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Birda? ▼
496 babies have been named Birda since 1888. It was last recorded in 1957. The peak year was 1918 with 19 births.
When was Birda most popular? ▼
Birda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 130 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Birda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Birda are Alabama (6 births), Mississippi (5 births).
How long has the name Birda been used? ▼
Records for Birda go back to 1888, giving 70 years of history through 1957.
What names are similar to Birda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Birdie, Birtha, Birtie, Biridiana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Birda's data
- Birda's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (130 total births) through the 1950s (51) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Alabama records the most Birdas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Birda
Nearby Names Like Birda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Birda
Birdie Girl
#744 14,708 births
Birtha Girl
1,973 births
Birtie Girl
946 births
Biridiana Girl
533 births
Birdia Girl
489 births
Compare Birda side by side: Birda vs Birdie Birda vs Birtha Birda vs Birtie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1888–1957 (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. "Birda: Baby Name Since 1888 - 496 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/birda. 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 Birda 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.