Total births
126
Girls' name · since 1909
Idelia
Since 1909, U.S. Social Security records show 126 babies named Idelia, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 126
- total births
- 1909–2001
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
126 girls have been named Idelia since 1909, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Idelia has been recorded 126 times among girls since 1909, 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 1909 to 2001.
- 126 total births
- 1909–2001 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
126 girls have been named Idelia since 1909, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2001.
- 126
- total births
- 1909–2001
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Idelia was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
9 babies were named Idelia in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Idelia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Idelia's SSA record in two at 1931 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1911, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 9, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Idelia at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Idelia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–2001
- Peak year (1915)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 93 years of records
Idelia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Idelia's strongest decade.
30 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Idelia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
26 births
- 1920s
1920s
30 births
- 1930s
1930s
24 births
- 1940s
1940s
18 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 30 births (24% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Idelia? ▼
Since 1909, Social Security records show 126 babies named Idelia. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 9 births.
When was Idelia most popular? ▼
Idelia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 30 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
How long has the name Idelia been used? ▼
Idelia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1909, spanning 93 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Idelia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Idella, Idell, Idelle, Idellar, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Idelia's data
- Idelia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (30 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- 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 Idelia
Nearby Names Like Idelia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Idelia
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Idell Girl
3,425 births
Idelle Girl
750 births
Idellar Girl
30 births
Idessa Girl
30 births
Compare Idelia side by side: Idelia vs Idella Idelia vs Idell Idelia vs Idelle
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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, 1909–2001 (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. "Idelia: Baby Name Since 1909 - 126 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/idelia. 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 Idelia 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.