Total births
50
Girls' name · since 1932
Edelia
Since 1932, U.S. Social Security records show 50 babies named Edelia, peaking in 1936. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 50
- total births
- 1932–1987
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Edelia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 50 have been recorded since 1932.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Edelia has been recorded 50 times among girls since 1932, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1932 to 1987.
- 50 total births
- 1932–1987 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
50 girls have been named Edelia since 1932, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1987.
- 50
- total births
- 1932–1987
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Edelia was born in this single decade.
1936
Single peak year
7 babies were named Edelia in 1936 - its busiest year on record.
Edelia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Edelia splits its recorded history at 1952: 54% of all births land in the more recent half, 46% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1938 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1936 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Edelia at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1936
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1932
Edelia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1932–1987
- Peak year (1936)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Edelia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Edelia's strongest decade.
18 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Edelia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
18 births
- 1950s
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
10 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 18 births (36% of all-time use).
Edelia by state
Where Edelia concentrates geographically, total births since 1932
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 7 | 14.0% |
Texas share of Edelia's total US births 14.0%
7 of 50 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Edelia? ▼
Edelia has been given to 50 babies in the U.S. since 1932, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1987. 7 babies were born in 1936, its single highest year.
When was Edelia most popular? ▼
Edelia was most popular in the 1930s decade with 18 total births. The single peak year was 1936.
Where is Edelia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Edelia are Texas (7 births).
How long has the name Edelia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Edelia since 1932 -- 56 years through the most recent 1987 data.
What names are similar to Edelia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eden, Edelmira, Edelyn, Edeline, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Edelia's data
- Edelia's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (18 total births) through the 1980s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Edelias (7 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Edelia
Nearby Names Like Edelia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Edelia
Eden Girl
#72 52,434 births
Edelmira Girl
655 births
Edelyn Girl
#4255 505 births
Edeline Girl
#6749 270 births
Edell Girl
249 births
Compare Edelia side by side: Edelia vs Eden Edelia vs Edelmira Edelia vs Edelyn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1932–1987 (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. "Edelia: Baby Name Since 1932 - 50 Births, Peak 1936." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/edelia. 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 Edelia 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.