Total births
1,431
Girls' name · since 1901
Edra
1,431 babies named Edra in U.S. Social Security records since 1901, with the highest year being 1920. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,431
- total births
- 1901–1988
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1,431 girls have been named Edra since 1901, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Edra recorded 1,431 times among girls since 1901, 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 1901 to 1988.
- 1,431 total births
- 1901–1988 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,431 girls have been named Edra since 1901, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1988.
- 1,431
- total births
- 1901–1988
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Edra was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
42 babies were named Edra in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Edra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Edra's full recorded timeline at 1939, 33% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 67% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1901, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1920 peak of 42 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Edra at a glance
Last recorded 1988Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1901
Edra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1901–1988
- Peak year (1920)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 88 years of records
Edra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Edra's strongest decade.
345 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Edra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 110
1900s
110 births
- 1910s
1910s
288 births
- 1920s
1920s
345 births
- 1930s
1930s
236 births
- 1940s
1940s
187 births
- 1950s 135
1950s
135 births
- 1960s 63
1960s
63 births
- 1970s 56
1970s
56 births
- 1980s 11
1980s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 345 births (24% of all-time use).
How Edra compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Edra's total volume
Edra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Edra by state
Where Edra concentrates geographically, total births since 1901
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 30 | 2.1% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 16 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 16 | 1.1% |
| #4 | West Virginia | | 13 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Missouri | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.3% |
Kentucky share of Edra's total US births 2.1%
Even split
30 of 1,431 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Edra? ▼
Since 1901, Social Security records show 1,431 babies named Edra. The most recent recorded year was 1988. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 42 births.
When was Edra most popular? ▼
Edra was most popular in the 1920s decade with 345 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Edra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Edra are Kentucky (30 births), Oklahoma (16 births), Texas (16 births).
How long has the name Edra been used? ▼
Edra has been recorded in Social Security data since 1901, spanning 88 years of data through 1988.
What names are similar to Edra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Edrie, Edris, Edrena, Edriana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Edra's data
- Edra's decade-level peak was the 1920s (345 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Edras (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Edra
Nearby Names Like Edra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Edra
Edrie Girl
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Edris Girl
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Edrena Girl
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Edriana Girl
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Edrina Girl
42 births
Compare Edra side by side: Edra vs Edrie Edra vs Edris Edra vs Edrena
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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, 1901–1988 (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. "Edra: Baby Name Since 1901 - 1,431 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/edra. 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 Edra 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.