Total births
525
Girls' name · since 1948
Iraida
Since 1948, U.S. Social Security records show 525 babies named Iraida, peaking in 1963. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 525
- total births
- 1948–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Iraida is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 525 have been recorded since 1948.
Iraida has 525 recorded births among girls since 1948, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1948 to 2008.
- 525 total births
- 1948–2008 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
525 girls have been named Iraida since 1948, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2008.
- 525
- total births
- 1948–2008
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Iraida was born in this single decade.
1963
Single peak year
22 babies were named Iraida in 1963 - its busiest year on record.
Iraida's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Iraida's full recorded timeline at 1976, 42% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 58% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1982, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1963 peak of 22 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Iraida at a glance
Last recorded 2008Peak year
1963
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1948
Iraida popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1948–2008
- Peak year (1963)
- 22
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Iraida by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Iraida's strongest decade.
158 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Iraida births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 60
1950s
60 births
- 1960s
1960s
158 births
- 1970s
1970s
130 births
- 1980s
1980s
92 births
- 1990s 51
1990s
51 births
- 2000s 28
2000s
28 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 158 births (30% of all-time use).
How Iraida 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 Iraida's total volume
Iraida vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Iraida by state
Where Iraida concentrates geographically, total births since 1948
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 182 | 34.7% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 16 | 3.0% |
| #3 | California | | 8 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 6 | 1.1% |
New York share of Iraida's total US births 34.7%
Even split
182 of 525 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Iraida? ▼
Since 1948, Social Security records show 525 babies named Iraida. The most recent recorded year was 2008. Its busiest year on record was 1963, with 22 births.
When was Iraida most popular? ▼
Iraida was most popular in the 1960s decade with 158 total births. The single peak year was 1963.
Where is Iraida most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Iraida are New York (182 births), New Jersey (16 births), California (8 births).
How long has the name Iraida been used? ▼
Iraida has been recorded in Social Security data since 1948, spanning 61 years of data through 2008.
What names are similar to Iraida? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ira, Irasema, Irais, Iran, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Iraida's data
- Iraida's decade-level peak was the 1960s (158 total births); usage has since declined to 28 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Iraidas (182 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 Iraida
Nearby Names Like Iraida
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Iraida
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Irasema Girl
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Irais Girl
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Iran Girl
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Irania Girl
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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, 1948–2008 (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. "Iraida: Baby Name Since 1948 - 525 Births, Peak 1963." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/iraida. 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 Iraida 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.