Total births
103
Girls' name · since 1884
Parthena
Parthena has 103 recorded births since 1884 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1921 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 103
- total births
- 1884–1993
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Parthena sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 103 recorded since 1884.
Social Security Administration records show Parthena recorded 103 times among girls since 1884, 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 1884 to 1993.
- 103 total births
- 1884–1993 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
103 girls have been named Parthena since 1884, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1993.
- 103
- total births
- 1884–1993
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Parthena was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
9 babies were named Parthena in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Parthena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Parthena splits its recorded history at 1918: 52% of all births land in the more recent half, 48% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1884 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Parthena at a glance
Last recorded 1993Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Parthena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–1993
- Peak year (1921)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 110 years of records
Parthena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Parthena's strongest decade.
29 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Parthena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 10
1880s
10 births
- 1890s 10
1890s
10 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
29 births
- 1920s
1920s
15 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
- 1970s
1970s
14 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 29 births (28% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Parthena? ▼
Since 1884, Social Security records show 103 babies named Parthena. The most recent recorded year was 1993. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 9 births.
When was Parthena most popular? ▼
Parthena was most popular in the 1910s decade with 29 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Parthena been used? ▼
Parthena has been recorded in Social Security data since 1884, spanning 110 years of data through 1993.
What names are similar to Parthena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Paris, Parker, Parris, Parthenia, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Parthena's data
- Parthena's decade-level peak was the 1910s (29 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Parthena
Nearby Names Like Parthena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Parthena
Paris Girl
#484 33,663 births
Parker Girl
#104 32,895 births
Parris Girl
#8060 1,669 births
Parthenia Girl
#15317 1,458 births
Paradise Girl
#4424 1,273 births
Compare Parthena side by side: Parthena vs Paris Parthena vs Parker Parthena vs Parris
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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, 1884–1993 (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. "Parthena: Baby Name Since 1884 - 103 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/parthena. 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 Parthena 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.