Total births
253
Girls' name · since 1908
Fortunata
Since 1908, U.S. Social Security records show 253 babies named Fortunata, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 253
- total births
- 1908–1978
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
Fortunata sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 253 recorded since 1908.
Fortunata has 253 recorded births among girls since 1908, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1910s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 1978.
- 253 total births
- 1908–1978 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 44% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
253 girls have been named Fortunata since 1908, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1978.
- 253
- total births
- 1908–1978
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 44%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
44% of everyone ever named Fortunata was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
25 babies were named Fortunata in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Fortunata's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Fortunata splits its recorded history at 1922: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1908 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Fortunata at a glance
Last recorded 1978Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1908
Fortunata popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–1978
- Peak year (1918)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Fortunata by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Fortunata's strongest decade.
112 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 44% of all-time use.
Fortunata births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 12
1900s
12 births
- 1910s
1910s
112 births
- 1920s
1920s
96 births
- 1930s 23
1930s
23 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 112 births (44% of all-time use).
Fortunata by state
Where Fortunata concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 63 | 24.9% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 2.0% |
New York share of Fortunata's total US births 24.9%
Even split
63 of 253 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Fortunata? ▼
253 babies have been named Fortunata since 1908. It was last recorded in 1978. The peak year was 1918 with 25 births.
When was Fortunata most popular? ▼
Fortunata was most popular in the 1910s decade with 112 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Fortunata most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Fortunata are New York (63 births), Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Fortunata been used? ▼
Fortunata has been recorded in Social Security data since 1908, spanning 71 years of data through 1978.
What names are similar to Fortunata? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Forrest, Forever, Forest, Fortune, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Fortunata's data
- Fortunata's decade-level peak was the 1910s (112 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Fortunatas (63 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 Fortunata
Nearby Names Like Fortunata
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Fortunata
Forrest Girl
#9570 1,058 births
Forever Girl
#3675 606 births
Forest Girl
#6175 593 births
Fortune Girl
#8483 326 births
Forestine Girl
310 births
Compare Fortunata side by side: Fortunata vs Forrest Fortunata vs Forever Fortunata vs Forest
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, 1908–1978 (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. "Fortunata: Baby Name Since 1908 - 253 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/fortunata. 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 Fortunata 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.