Total births
77
Girls' name · since 1909
Obelia
Since 1909, U.S. Social Security records show 77 babies named Obelia, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 77
- total births
- 1909–1943
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
Obelia sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 77 recorded since 1909.
Social Security Administration records show Obelia recorded 77 times among girls since 1909, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1909 to 1943.
- 77 total births
- 1909–1943 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
77 girls have been named Obelia since 1909, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1943.
- 77
- total births
- 1909–1943
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Obelia was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
13 babies were named Obelia in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Obelia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Obelia splits its recorded history at 1924: 44% of all births land in the more recent half, 56% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Obelia at a glance
Last recorded 1943Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1909
Obelia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1909–1943
- Peak year (1918)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Obelia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Obelia's strongest decade.
37 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Obelia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
37 births
- 1920s
1920s
23 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 37 births (48% of all-time use).
Obelia by state
Where Obelia concentrates geographically, total births since 1909
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 16 | 20.8% |
Texas share of Obelia's total US births 20.8%
16 of 77 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Obelia? ▼
77 babies have been named Obelia since 1909. It was last recorded in 1943. The peak year was 1918 with 13 births.
When was Obelia most popular? ▼
Obelia was most popular in the 1910s decade with 37 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Obelia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Obelia are Texas (16 births).
How long has the name Obelia been used? ▼
Obelia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1909, spanning 35 years of data through 1943.
What names are similar to Obelia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Obera, Oberia, Oberta, Obeda, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Obelia's data
- Obelia's decade-level peak was the 1910s (37 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Obelias (16 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 Obelia
Nearby Names Like Obelia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Obelia
Obera Girl
216 births
Oberia Girl
68 births
Oberta Girl
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Obeda Girl
5 births
Obehi Girl
5 births
Compare Obelia side by side: Obelia vs Obera Obelia vs Oberia Obelia vs Oberta
Related Names
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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, 1909–1943 (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. "Obelia: Baby Name Since 1909 - 77 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/obelia. 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 Obelia 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.