Total births
1,458
Girls' name · since 1880
Parthenia
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 1,458 babies named Parthenia, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #15317
- among girls today
- 1,458
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 14%
- more common than other girls
1,458 babies have been named Parthenia since 1880, making it today's #15317 girls' name.
Parthenia has 1,458 recorded births among girls since 1880, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #15317 as of the latest data, more common than 14% of girls, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 2025.
- #15317 among girls today
- 1,458 born since 1880
- 1920s peak decade
- 14% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Parthenia is currently the #15317 girls' name in America, more common than 14% of girls - 1,458 born since 1880, peaking in the 1920s.
- #15317
- among girls today
- 1,458
- born since 1880
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 14%
- more common than other girls
Parthenia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#15317
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 14% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
14% of everyone ever named Parthenia was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
28 babies were named Parthenia in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
How Parthenia compares
1,458 Top 26% higher than 74% 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
Parthenia's all-time total is 4x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Parthenia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,458 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 28 | 48 | 19,840 |
Parthenia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Parthenia splits its recorded history at 1938: 47% of all births land in the more recent half, 53% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1880 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Parthenia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1923
Current rank
#15,317
Active since
1880
Parthenia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–2025
- Peak year (1923)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 146 years of records
Parthenia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Parthenia's strongest decade.
198 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 14% of all-time use.
Parthenia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 72
1880s
72 births
- 1890s 79
1890s
79 births
- 1900s
1900s
98 births
- 1910s
1910s
182 births
- 1920s
1920s
198 births
- 1930s
1930s
172 births
- 1940s
1940s
170 births
- 1950s
1950s
184 births
- 1960s
1960s
110 births
- 1970s 67
1970s
67 births
- 1980s 16
1980s
16 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2010s 75
2010s
75 births
- 2020s 30
2020s
30 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 198 births (14% of all-time use).
How Parthenia 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 Parthenia's total volume
Parthenia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Parthenia by state
Where Parthenia concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 55 | 3.8% |
| #2 | Tennessee | | 15 | 1.0% |
| #3 | Virginia | | 6 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Alabama | | 5 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Mississippi | | 5 | 0.3% |
North Carolina share of Parthenia's total US births 3.8%
Even split
55 of 1,458 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Parthenia? ▼
Parthenia has been given to 1,458 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #15317 as of the latest data. 28 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Parthenia most popular? ▼
Parthenia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 198 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Parthenia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Parthenia are North Carolina (55 births), Tennessee (15 births), Virginia (6 births).
How long has the name Parthenia been used? ▼
Records for Parthenia go back to 1880, giving 146 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Parthenia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Paris, Parker, Parris, Paradise, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Parthenia's data
- Parthenia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (198 total births); usage has since declined to 30 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Parthenias (55 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Parthenia
Nearby Names Like Parthenia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Parthenia
Paris Girl
#484 33,663 births
Parker Girl
#104 32,895 births
Parris Girl
#8060 1,669 births
Paradise Girl
#4424 1,273 births
Paralee Girl
1,215 births
Compare Parthenia side by side: Parthenia vs Paris Parthenia vs Parker Parthenia vs Parris
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Parthenia
Ottie #15316
1,275 births · Peak 1917
Teressa #15318
6,480 births · Peak 1960
Margarett #15315
4,933 births · Peak 1922
Texas #15319
235 births · Peak 1918
Lovisa #15314
69 births · Peak 2025
Edwina #15320
15,465 births · Peak 1943
Hassie #15313
1,555 births · Peak 1919
Flo #15321
2,094 births · Peak 1917
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, 1880–2025 (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. "Parthenia: #15317 Girls' Name - 1,458 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/parthenia. 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 Parthenia 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.