Total births
5,758
Girls' name · since 1912
Oralia
Since 1912, U.S. Social Security records show 5,758 babies named Oralia, peaking in 1952. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #13565
- among girls today
- 5,758
- born since 1912
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
5,758 babies have been named Oralia since 1912, making it today's #13565 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Oralia recorded 5,758 times among girls since 1912, holding rank #13565 nationally today, ahead of 23% of girls, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 2025.
- #13565 among girls today
- 5,758 born since 1912
- 1950s peak decade
- 23% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Oralia is currently the #13565 girls' name in America, more common than 23% of girls - 5,758 born since 1912, peaking in the 1950s.
- #13565
- among girls today
- 5,758
- born since 1912
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 23%
- more common than other girls
Oralia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#13565
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 23% of names given to girls today.
1950s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Oralia was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
166 babies were named Oralia in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
How Oralia compares
5,758 Top 12% higher than 88% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Oralia's all-time total is 15x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Oralia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,758 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 166 | 48 | 19,840 |
Oralia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Oralia's SSA record in two at 1969 and the more recent half accounts for 26% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 74%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1952 peak of 166, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Oralia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1952
Current rank
#13,565
Active since
1912
Oralia popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–2025
- Peak year (1952)
- 166
- Annual births at peak, across 114 years of records
Oralia popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1945 (Oralia as boys' name)
Oralia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Oralia's strongest decade.
1,244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Oralia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 64
1910s
64 births
- 1920s 364
1920s
364 births
- 1930s
1930s
744 births
- 1940s
1940s
1,195 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,244 births
- 1960s
1960s
689 births
- 1970s 444
1970s
444 births
- 1980s 328
1980s
328 births
- 1990s 307
1990s
307 births
- 2000s 199
2000s
199 births
- 2010s 123
2010s
123 births
- 2020s 57
2020s
57 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 1,244 births (22% of all-time use).
How Oralia 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 Oralia's total volume
Oralia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Oralia by state
Where Oralia concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 4,182 | 72.6% |
| #2 | California | | 425 | 7.4% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 100 | 1.7% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 21 | 0.4% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 16 | 0.3% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 10 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Oralia's total US births 72.6%
Even split
4,182 of 5,758 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oralia? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 5,758 babies named Oralia. Today it holds rank #13565 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1952, with 166 births.
When was Oralia most popular? ▼
Oralia was most popular in the 1950s decade with 1,244 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
Where is Oralia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Oralia are Texas (4,182 births), California (425 births), New Mexico (100 births).
How long has the name Oralia been used? ▼
Oralia has been recorded in Social Security data since 1912, spanning 114 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Oralia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ora, Oralee, Oral, Orah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Oralia's data
- Oralia's decade-level peak was the 1950s (1,244 total births); usage has since declined to 57 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Oralias (4,182 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 Oralia
Nearby Names Like Oralia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Oralia
Ora Girl
#3395 39,278 births
Oralee Girl
662 births
Oral Girl
506 births
Orah Girl
#10290 291 births
Orabelle Girl
103 births
Compare Oralia side by side: Oralia vs Ora Oralia vs Oralee Oralia vs Oral
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Oralia
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690 births · Peak 1976
Michiko #13566
1,010 births · Peak 1924
Lavella #13563
417 births · Peak 1925
Dayle #13567
2,181 births · Peak 1946
Ivis #13562
312 births · Peak 1921
Bonny #13568
6,208 births · Peak 1958
Evalene #13561
414 births · Peak 1921
Joaquina #13569
460 births · Peak 1926
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, 1912–2025 (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. "Oralia: #13565 Girls' Name - 5,758 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oralia. 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 Oralia 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.