Total births
876
Girls' name · since 1951
Eneida
Since 1951, U.S. Social Security records show 876 babies named Eneida, peaking in 1966. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 876
- total births
- 1951–2021
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Eneida sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 876 recorded since 1951.
Social Security Administration records show Eneida recorded 876 times among girls since 1951, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1951 to 2021.
- 876 total births
- 1951–2021 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
876 girls have been named Eneida since 1951, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2021.
- 876
- total births
- 1951–2021
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Eneida was born in this single decade.
1966
Single peak year
29 babies were named Eneida in 1966 - its busiest year on record.
Eneida's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Eneida's full recorded timeline at 1982, 39% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 61% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1952, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1966 peak of 29 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Eneida at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1966
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1951
Eneida popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1951–2021
- Peak year (1966)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Eneida by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Eneida's strongest decade.
218 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Eneida births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
117 births
- 1960s
1960s
218 births
- 1970s
1970s
163 births
- 1980s
1980s
124 births
- 1990s
1990s
146 births
- 2000s 70
2000s
70 births
- 2010s 33
2010s
33 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 218 births (25% of all-time use).
How Eneida 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 Eneida's total volume
Eneida vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Eneida by state
Where Eneida concentrates geographically, total births since 1951
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 218 | 24.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 33 | 3.8% |
| #3 | Texas | | 27 | 3.1% |
| #4 | California | | 23 | 2.6% |
| #5 | Massachusetts | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Eneida's total US births 24.9%
Even split
218 of 876 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eneida? ▼
876 babies have been named Eneida since 1951. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 1966 with 29 births.
When was Eneida most popular? ▼
Eneida was most popular in the 1960s decade with 218 total births. The single peak year was 1966.
Where is Eneida most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Eneida are New York (218 births), New Jersey (33 births), Texas (27 births).
How long has the name Eneida been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Eneida since 1951 -- 71 years through the most recent 2021 data.
What names are similar to Eneida? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Enedina, Enedelia, Enes, Enez, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Eneida's data
- Eneida's decade-level peak was the 1960s (218 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Eneidas (218 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Eneida
Nearby Names Like Eneida
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Eneida
Enedina Girl
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Enedelia Girl
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Enes Girl
394 births
Enez Girl
98 births
Enessa Girl
57 births
Compare Eneida side by side: Eneida vs Enedina Eneida vs Enedelia Eneida vs Enes
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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, 1951–2021 (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. "Eneida: Baby Name Since 1951 - 876 Births, Peak 1966." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/eneida. 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 Eneida 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.