Total births
1,066
Unisex name · since 1894
Snow
Since 1894, U.S. Social Security records show 1,066 babies named Snow, peaking in 2014. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3578
- among girls today
- 1,066
- born since 1894
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
1,066 babies have been named Snow since 1894, making it today's #3578 unisex name.
Snow has 1,066 recorded births among girls since 1894, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #3578 as of the latest data, more common than 80% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1894 to 2025.
- #3578 among girls today
- 1,066 born since 1894
- 2010s peak decade
- 80% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Snow is currently the #3578 unisex name in America, more common than 80% of girls - 1,066 born since 1894, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3578
- among girls today
- 1,066
- born since 1894
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 80%
- more common than other girls
Snow vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3578
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 80% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Snow was born in this single decade.
2014
Single peak year
79 babies were named Snow in 2014 - its busiest year on record.
How Snow compares
1,066 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Snow's all-time total is 179% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Snow | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,066 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 79 | 48 | 19,840 |
Snow's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Snow's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 84% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 16%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1901, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2014 peak of 79, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Snow at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2014
Current rank
#3,578
Active since
1894
Snow popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1894–2025
- Peak year (2014)
- 79
- Annual births at peak, across 132 years of records
Snow popularity over time - boys
67 total births recorded since 1914 (Snow as boys' name)
Snow by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Snow's strongest decade.
489 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Snow births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 13
1890s
13 births
- 1900s 23
1900s
23 births
- 1910s 17
1910s
17 births
- 1920s 23
1920s
23 births
- 1930s 23
1930s
23 births
- 1970s 32
1970s
32 births
- 1980s 26
1980s
26 births
- 1990s 32
1990s
32 births
- 2000s 108
2000s
108 births
- 2010s
2010s
489 births
- 2020s
2020s
280 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 489 births (46% of all-time use).
How Snow 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 Snow's total volume
Snow vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Snow by state
Where Snow concentrates geographically, total births since 1894
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 53 | 5.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 35 | 3.3% |
| #3 | New York | | 20 | 1.9% |
| #4 | Florida | | 16 | 1.5% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Ohio | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Snow's total US births 5.0%
Even split
53 of 1,066 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Snow appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Snow? ▼
1,066 babies have been named Snow since 1894. It currently ranks #3578 among girls. The peak year was 2014 with 79 births.
When was Snow most popular? ▼
Snow was most popular in the 2010s decade with 489 total births. The single peak year was 2014.
Where is Snow most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Snow are California (53 births), Texas (35 births), New York (20 births).
Is Snow a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Snow is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,066 births, and as a boy's name it has 67 births.
How long has the name Snow been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Snow since 1894 -- 132 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Snow? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Snoh, Snowy, Snoda. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Snow's data
- Snow's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (489 total births) through the 2020s (280) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Snows (53 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Snow
Nearby Names Like Snow
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Snow
Compare Snow side by side: Snow vs Snoh Snow vs Snowy Snow vs Snoda
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Snow
Elvia #3577
7,680 births · Peak 1991
Griselda #3579
9,124 births · Peak 1993
Anabel #3576
9,780 births · Peak 2014
Evelynne #3580
1,491 births · Peak 2018
Fannie #3575
85,580 births · Peak 1918
Debra #3581
550,695 births · Peak 1955
Dalzary #3574
68 births · Peak 2024
Juna #3582
1,039 births · Peak 2025
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, 1894–2025 (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. "Snow: #3578 Unisex Name - 1,066 Births, Peak 2014." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/snow. 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 Snow 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.