Total births
22
Girls' name · since 1976
Sauda
Sauda has 22 recorded births since 1976 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1977 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 22
- total births
- 1976–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
22 girls have been named Sauda since 1976, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Sauda recorded 22 times among girls since 1976, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2016.
- 22 total births
- 1976–2016 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 girls have been named Sauda since 1976, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2016.
- 22
- total births
- 1976–2016
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Sauda was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
7 babies were named Sauda in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Sauda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Sauda splits its recorded history at 1998: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1976 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Sauda at a glance
Last recorded 2016Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1976
Sauda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2016
- Peak year (1977)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 41 years of records
Sauda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Sauda's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Sauda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
12 births
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
- 2010s
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 12 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Sauda? ▼
Since 1976, Social Security records show 22 babies named Sauda. The most recent recorded year was 2016. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 7 births.
When was Sauda most popular? ▼
Sauda was most popular in the 1970s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Sauda been used? ▼
Sauda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 41 years of data through 2016.
What names are similar to Sauda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Saundra, Saudia, Saumya, Sausha, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Sauda's data
- Sauda's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 2010s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Sauda
Nearby Names Like Sauda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Sauda
Saundra Girl
17,851 births
Saudia Girl
421 births
Saumya Girl
252 births
Sausha Girl
150 births
Saul Girl
74 births
Compare Sauda side by side: Sauda vs Saundra Sauda vs Saudia Sauda vs Saumya
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1976–2016 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Sauda: Baby Name Since 1976 - 22 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/sauda. 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 Sauda 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.