Total births
1,289
Girls' name · since 1883
Refugia
1,289 babies named Refugia in U.S. Social Security records since 1883, with the highest year being 1923. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,289
- total births
- 1883–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1,289 girls have been named Refugia since 1883, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Refugia recorded 1,289 times among girls since 1883, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 1987.
- 1,289 total births
- 1883–1987 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 26% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,289 girls have been named Refugia since 1883, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1987.
- 1,289
- total births
- 1883–1987
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 26%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Refugia was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
41 babies were named Refugia in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Refugia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Refugia's SSA record in two at 1933 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1883, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 41, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Refugia at a glance
Last recorded 1987Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1883
Refugia popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–1987
- Peak year (1923)
- 41
- Annual births at peak, across 105 years of records
Refugia popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1926 (Refugia as boys' name)
Refugia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Refugia's strongest decade.
338 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Refugia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 12
1880s
12 births
- 1890s 21
1890s
21 births
- 1900s 102
1900s
102 births
- 1910s
1910s
211 births
- 1920s
1920s
338 births
- 1930s
1930s
254 births
- 1940s
1940s
162 births
- 1950s 107
1950s
107 births
- 1960s 51
1960s
51 births
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 338 births (26% of all-time use).
How Refugia 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 Refugia's total volume
Refugia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Refugia by state
Where Refugia concentrates geographically, total births since 1883
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 870 | 67.5% |
| #2 | New Mexico | | 5 | 0.4% |
Texas share of Refugia's total US births 67.5%
Even split
870 of 1,289 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Refugia? ▼
Since 1883, Social Security records show 1,289 babies named Refugia. The most recent recorded year was 1987. Its busiest year on record was 1923, with 41 births.
When was Refugia most popular? ▼
Refugia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 338 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Refugia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Refugia are Texas (870 births), New Mexico (5 births).
How long has the name Refugia been used? ▼
Records for Refugia go back to 1883, giving 105 years of history through 1987.
What names are similar to Refugia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Refugio, Refujia, Refa, Refujio. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Refugia's data
- Refugia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (338 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Refugias (870 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 Refugia
Nearby Names Like Refugia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Refugia
Compare Refugia side by side: Refugia vs Refugio Refugia vs Refujia Refugia vs Refa
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1883–1987 (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. "Refugia: Baby Name Since 1883 - 1,289 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/refugia. 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 Refugia 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 July 2026.