Total births
735
Girls' name · since 1919
Licia
Licia has 735 recorded births since 1919 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1960 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 735
- total births
- 1919–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
735 girls have been named Licia since 1919, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Licia recorded 735 times among girls since 1919, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1919 to 2023.
- 735 total births
- 1919–2023 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
735 girls have been named Licia since 1919, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2023.
- 735
- total births
- 1919–2023
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Licia was born in this single decade.
1960
Single peak year
53 babies were named Licia in 1960 - its busiest year on record.
Licia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Licia's SSA record in two at 1974 and the more recent half accounts for 36% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 64%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1923, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1960 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Licia at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1960
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Licia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–2023
- Peak year (1960)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Licia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Licia's strongest decade.
297 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Licia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 6
1910s
6 births
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s 93
1950s
93 births
- 1960s
1960s
297 births
- 1970s
1970s
143 births
- 1980s 105
1980s
105 births
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s 27
2000s
27 births
- 2010s 20
2010s
20 births
- 2020s 6
2020s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 297 births (40% of all-time use).
How Licia 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 Licia's total volume
Licia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Licia by state
Where Licia concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 28 | 3.8% |
| #2 | New York | | 12 | 1.6% |
| #3 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.7% |
California share of Licia's total US births 3.8%
Even split
28 of 735 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Licia? ▼
Since 1919, Social Security records show 735 babies named Licia. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1960, with 53 births.
When was Licia most popular? ▼
Licia was most popular in the 1960s decade with 297 total births. The single peak year was 1960.
Where is Licia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Licia are California (28 births), New York (12 births), Michigan (5 births).
How long has the name Licia been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Licia since 1919 -- 105 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Licia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lichelle, Licet, Licette, Lica, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Licia's data
- Licia's decade-level peak was the 1960s (297 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Licias (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Licia
Nearby Names Like Licia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Licia
Lichelle Girl
124 births
Licet Girl
75 births
Licette Girl
17 births
Lica Girl
5 births
Liczy Girl
5 births
Compare Licia side by side: Licia vs Lichelle Licia vs Licet Licia vs Licette
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1919–2023 (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. "Licia: Baby Name Since 1919 - 735 Births, Peak 1960." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/licia. 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 Licia 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.