Total births
656
Girls' name · since 1937
Narda
Narda has 656 recorded births since 1937 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1961 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 656
- total births
- 1937–2004
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
Narda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 656 recorded since 1937.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Narda has been recorded 656 times among girls since 1937, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1937 to 2004.
- 656 total births
- 1937–2004 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
656 girls have been named Narda since 1937, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2004.
- 656
- total births
- 1937–2004
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Narda was born in this single decade.
1961
Single peak year
32 babies were named Narda in 1961 - its busiest year on record.
Narda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Narda splits its recorded history at 1967: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1937 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1961 peak of 32 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Narda at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1961
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1937
Narda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1937–2004
- Peak year (1961)
- 32
- Annual births at peak, across 68 years of records
Narda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Narda's strongest decade.
179 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Narda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
99 births
- 1950s
1950s
151 births
- 1960s
1960s
179 births
- 1970s 49
1970s
49 births
- 1980s 40
1980s
40 births
- 1990s
1990s
95 births
- 2000s 38
2000s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 179 births (27% of all-time use).
How Narda 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 Narda's total volume
Narda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Narda by state
Where Narda concentrates geographically, total births since 1937
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 30 | 4.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 18 | 2.7% |
| #3 | California | | 12 | 1.8% |
Texas share of Narda's total US births 4.6%
Even split
30 of 656 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Narda? ▼
656 babies have been named Narda since 1937. It was last recorded in 2004. The peak year was 1961 with 32 births.
When was Narda most popular? ▼
Narda was most popular in the 1960s decade with 179 total births. The single peak year was 1961.
Where is Narda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Narda are Texas (30 births), New York (18 births), California (12 births).
How long has the name Narda been used? ▼
Records for Narda go back to 1937, giving 68 years of history through 2004.
What names are similar to Narda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nariah, Nariyah, Nara, Narissa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Narda's data
- Narda's decade-level peak was the 1960s (179 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Nardas (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Narda
Nearby Names Like Narda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Narda
Nariah Girl
#1629 3,521 births
Nariyah Girl
#1769 2,127 births
Nara Girl
#2491 1,052 births
Narissa Girl
784 births
Nari Girl
#3922 529 births
Compare Narda side by side: Narda vs Nariah Narda vs Nariyah Narda vs Nara
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, 1937–2004 (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. "Narda: Baby Name Since 1937 - 656 Births, Peak 1961." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/narda. 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 Narda 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.