Total births
154
Girls' name · since 1993
Hydia
Hydia has 154 recorded births since 1993 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1996 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 154
- total births
- 1993–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
Hydia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 154 recorded since 1993.
Social Security Administration records show Hydia recorded 154 times among girls since 1993, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1993 to 2002.
- 154 total births
- 1993–2002 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 79% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
154 girls have been named Hydia since 1993, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2002.
- 154
- total births
- 1993–2002
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 79%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
79% of everyone ever named Hydia was born in this single decade.
1996
Single peak year
44 babies were named Hydia in 1996 - its busiest year on record.
Hydia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hydia splits its recorded history at 1998: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1993 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1996 peak of 44 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hydia at a glance
Last recorded 2002Peak year
1996
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1993
Hydia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1993–2002
- Peak year (1996)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 10 years of records
Hydia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Hydia's strongest decade.
122 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 79% of all-time use.
Hydia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
122 births
- 2000s 32
2000s
32 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 122 births (79% of all-time use).
Hydia by state
Where Hydia concentrates geographically, total births since 1993
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 8 | 5.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 3.2% |
Pennsylvania share of Hydia's total US births 5.2%
Even split
8 of 154 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hydia? ▼
Since 1993, Social Security records show 154 babies named Hydia. The most recent recorded year was 2002. Its busiest year on record was 1996, with 44 births.
When was Hydia most popular? ▼
Hydia was most popular in the 1990s decade with 122 total births. The single peak year was 1996.
Where is Hydia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hydia are Pennsylvania (8 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Hydia been used? ▼
Records for Hydia go back to 1993, giving 10 years of history through 2002.
What names are similar to Hydia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hydeia, Hydee, Hydie, Hydi, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Hydia's data
- Hydia's decade-level peak was the 1990s (122 total births); usage has since declined to 32 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Hydias (8 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Hydia
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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, 1993–2002 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Hydia: Baby Name Since 1993 - 154 Births, Peak 1996." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hydia. 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 Hydia 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.