Total births
7,104
Girls' name · since 1906
Nedra
Nedra has 7,104 recorded births since 1906 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1941 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 7,104
- total births
- 1906–2016
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
Nedra is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 7,104 have been recorded since 1906.
Social Security Administration records show Nedra recorded 7,104 times among girls since 1906, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1906 to 2016.
- 7,104 total births
- 1906–2016 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
7,104 girls have been named Nedra since 1906, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 2016.
- 7,104
- total births
- 1906–2016
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Nedra was born in this single decade.
1941
Single peak year
179 babies were named Nedra in 1941 - its busiest year on record.
Nedra's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Nedra splits its recorded history at 1956: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1996 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1941 peak of 179 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Nedra at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1941
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1906
Nedra popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1906–2016
- Peak year (1941)
- 179
- Annual births at peak, across 111 years of records
Nedra by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Nedra's strongest decade.
1,299 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Nedra births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 53
1900s
53 births
- 1910s
1910s
618 births
- 1920s
1920s
711 births
- 1930s
1930s
1,014 births
- 1940s
1940s
1,299 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,228 births
- 1960s
1960s
954 births
- 1970s
1970s
665 births
- 1980s 432
1980s
432 births
- 1990s 76
1990s
76 births
- 2000s 33
2000s
33 births
- 2010s 21
2010s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 1,299 births (18% of all-time use).
How Nedra 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 Nedra's total volume
Nedra vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nedra by state
Where Nedra concentrates geographically, total births since 1906
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 475 | 6.7% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 435 | 6.1% |
| #3 | California | | 340 | 4.8% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 291 | 4.1% |
| #5 | Louisiana | | 232 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Utah | | 203 | 2.9% |
| #7 | Indiana | | 178 | 2.5% |
| #8 | Missouri | | 177 | 2.5% |
Texas share of Nedra's total US births 6.7%
Even split
475 of 7,104 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 27 reporting states.
Nedra appears in 27 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nedra? ▼
Since 1906, Social Security records show 7,104 babies named Nedra. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1941, with 179 births.
When was Nedra most popular? ▼
Nedra was most popular in the 1940s decade with 1,299 total births. The single peak year was 1941.
Where is Nedra most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nedra are Texas (475 births), Illinois (435 births), California (340 births).
How long has the name Nedra been used? ▼
Records for Nedra go back to 1906, giving 111 years of history through 2016.
What names are similar to Nedra? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Neda, Nedda, Neddie, Nedia, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nedra's data
- Nedra's decade-level peak was the 1940s (1,299 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Nedras (475 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 Nedra
Nearby Names Like Nedra
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nedra
Neda Girl
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Nedda Girl
108 births
Neddie Girl
65 births
Nedia Girl
55 births
Nedenia Girl
9 births
Compare Nedra side by side: Nedra vs Neda Nedra vs Nedda Nedra vs Neddie
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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, 1906–2016 (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. "Nedra: Baby Name Since 1906 - 7,104 Births, Peak 1941." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nedra. 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 Nedra 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.