Total births
1,813
Girls' name · since 1893
Elodia
Since 1893, U.S. Social Security records show 1,813 babies named Elodia, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,813
- total births
- 1893–2025
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1,813 girls have been named Elodia since 1893, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elodia has been recorded 1,813 times among girls since 1893, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1893 to 2025.
- 1,813 total births
- 1893–2025 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 17% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,813 girls have been named Elodia since 1893, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2025.
- 1,813
- total births
- 1893–2025
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 17%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
17% of everyone ever named Elodia was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
48 babies were named Elodia in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Elodia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elodia splits its recorded history at 1958: 33% of all births land in the more recent half, 67% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1893 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1927 peak of 48 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Elodia at a glance
Last recorded 2025Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1893
Elodia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1893–2025
- Peak year (1927)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 133 years of records
Elodia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Elodia's strongest decade.
311 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 17% of all-time use.
Elodia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 15
1890s
15 births
- 1900s 29
1900s
29 births
- 1910s 87
1910s
87 births
- 1920s
1920s
310 births
- 1930s
1930s
303 births
- 1940s
1940s
311 births
- 1950s
1950s
202 births
- 1960s
1960s
145 births
- 1970s 117
1970s
117 births
- 1980s 104
1980s
104 births
- 1990s 101
1990s
101 births
- 2000s 56
2000s
56 births
- 2010s 19
2010s
19 births
- 2020s 14
2020s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 311 births (17% of all-time use).
How Elodia 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 Elodia's total volume
Elodia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Elodia by state
Where Elodia concentrates geographically, total births since 1893
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 939 | 51.8% |
| #2 | California | | 134 | 7.4% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 10 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Elodia's total US births 51.8%
Even split
939 of 1,813 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elodia? ▼
Since 1893, Social Security records show 1,813 babies named Elodia. The most recent recorded year was 2025. Its busiest year on record was 1927, with 48 births.
When was Elodia most popular? ▼
Elodia was most popular in the 1940s decade with 311 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Elodia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elodia are Texas (939 births), California (134 births), New Mexico (10 births).
How long has the name Elodia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elodia since 1893 -- 133 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Elodia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Eloise, Elouise, Elora, Eloisa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elodia's data
- Elodia's decade-level peak was the 1940s (311 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Elodias (939 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 Elodia
Nearby Names Like Elodia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elodia
Eloise Girl
#64 72,699 births
Elouise Girl
#972 11,398 births
Elora Girl
#364 8,811 births
Eloisa Girl
#1625 7,040 births
Elodie Girl
#372 6,558 births
Compare Elodia side by side: Elodia vs Eloise Elodia vs Elouise Elodia vs Elora
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, 1893–2025 (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. "Elodia: Baby Name Since 1893 - 1,813 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elodia. 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 Elodia 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.