Total births
84
Girls' name · since 1905
Idamay
Since 1905, U.S. Social Security records show 84 babies named Idamay, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 84
- total births
- 1905–1933
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
Idamay sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 84 recorded since 1905.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Idamay has been recorded 84 times among girls since 1905, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1905 to 1933.
- 84 total births
- 1905–1933 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 56% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
84 girls have been named Idamay since 1905, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1933.
- 84
- total births
- 1905–1933
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 56%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
56% of everyone ever named Idamay was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
9 babies were named Idamay in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Idamay's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Idamay's full recorded timeline at 1922, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1925, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1918 peak of 9 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Idamay at a glance
Last recorded 1933Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1905
Idamay popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1905–1933
- Peak year (1918)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Idamay by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Idamay's strongest decade.
47 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 56% of all-time use.
Idamay births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 8
1900s
8 births
- 1910s
1910s
23 births
- 1920s
1920s
47 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 47 births (56% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Idamay? ▼
Since 1905, Social Security records show 84 babies named Idamay. The most recent recorded year was 1933. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 9 births.
When was Idamay most popular? ▼
Idamay was most popular in the 1920s decade with 47 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
How long has the name Idamay been used? ▼
Idamay has been recorded in Social Security data since 1905, spanning 29 years of data through 1933.
What names are similar to Idamay? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ida, Idalia, Idaly, Idamae, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Idamay's data
- Idamay's decade-level peak was the 1920s (47 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Idamay
Nearby Names Like Idamay
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Idamay
Ida Girl
#1135 187,929 births
Idalia Girl
#1723 3,338 births
Idaly Girl
#8161 994 births
Idamae Girl
#15374 989 births
Idalis Girl
#10532 908 births
Compare Idamay side by side: Idamay vs Ida Idamay vs Idalia Idamay vs Idaly
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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, 1905–1933 (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. "Idamay: Baby Name Since 1905 - 84 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/idamay. 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 Idamay 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.