Total births
15
Girls' name · since 1977
Ismeralda
Since 1977, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Ismeralda, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1977–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
15 girls have been named Ismeralda since 1977, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Ismeralda has 15 recorded births among girls since 1977, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1970s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1977 to 2007.
- 15 total births
- 1977–2007 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Ismeralda since 1977, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2007.
- 15
- total births
- 1977–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Ismeralda was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
5 babies were named Ismeralda in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Ismeralda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ismeralda splits its recorded history at 1997: 67% of all births land in the more recent half, 33% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births).
Ismeralda at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1977
Ismeralda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1977–2007
- Peak year (1977)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 31 years of records
Ismeralda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Ismeralda's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Ismeralda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 5 births (33% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ismeralda? ▼
Ismeralda has been given to 15 babies in the U.S. since 1977, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2007. 5 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Ismeralda most popular? ▼
Ismeralda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Ismeralda been used? ▼
Ismeralda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1977, spanning 31 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Ismeralda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ismerai, Ismahan, Isma, Ismelda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ismeralda's data
- Ismeralda's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Ismeralda
Nearby Names Like Ismeralda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ismeralda
Ismerai Girl
240 births
Ismahan Girl
140 births
Isma Girl
#10311 108 births
Ismelda Girl
101 births
Ismael Girl
73 births
Compare Ismeralda side by side: Ismeralda vs Ismerai Ismeralda vs Ismahan Ismeralda vs Isma
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1977–2007 (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. "Ismeralda: Baby Name Since 1977 - 15 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ismeralda. 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 Ismeralda 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 July 2026.