Total births
489
Girls' name · since 1888
Birdia
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 489 babies named Birdia, peaking in 1929. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 489
- total births
- 1888–1958
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
489 girls have been named Birdia since 1888, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Birdia recorded 489 times among girls since 1888, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 1958.
- 489 total births
- 1888–1958 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
489 girls have been named Birdia since 1888, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1958.
- 489
- total births
- 1888–1958
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Birdia was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
18 babies were named Birdia in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
Birdia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Birdia splits its recorded history at 1929: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1888 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1929 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Birdia at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1929
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Birdia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1958
- Peak year (1929)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Birdia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Birdia's strongest decade.
124 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Birdia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1890s 15
1890s
15 births
- 1900s 29
1900s
29 births
- 1910s
1910s
66 births
- 1920s
1920s
105 births
- 1930s
1930s
124 births
- 1940s
1940s
97 births
- 1950s 48
1950s
48 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 124 births (25% of all-time use).
Birdia by state
Where Birdia concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mississippi | | 45 | 9.2% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 5 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.0% |
Mississippi share of Birdia's total US births 9.2%
Even split
45 of 489 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Birdia? ▼
Since 1888, Social Security records show 489 babies named Birdia. The most recent recorded year was 1958. Its busiest year on record was 1929, with 18 births.
When was Birdia most popular? ▼
Birdia was most popular in the 1930s decade with 124 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
Where is Birdia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Birdia are Mississippi (45 births), Arkansas (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Birdia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Birdia since 1888 -- 71 years through the most recent 1958 data.
What names are similar to Birdia? ▼
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 Birdia's data
- Birdia's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (124 total births) through the 1950s (48) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Mississippi records the most Birdias (45 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 Birdia
Nearby Names Like Birdia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Birdia
Birdie Girl
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Birtha Girl
1,973 births
Birtie Girl
946 births
Biridiana Girl
533 births
Birda Girl
496 births
Compare Birdia side by side: Birdia vs Birdie Birdia vs Birtha Birdia 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, 1888–1958 (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. "Birdia: Baby Name Since 1888 - 489 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/birdia. 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 Birdia 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.