Total births
542
Girls' name · since 1952
Soraida
542 babies named Soraida in U.S. Social Security records since 1952, with the highest year being 1981. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 542
- total births
- 1952–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
542 girls have been named Soraida since 1952, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Soraida has been recorded 542 times among girls since 1952, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1952 to 2009.
- 542 total births
- 1952–2009 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
542 girls have been named Soraida since 1952, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2009.
- 542
- total births
- 1952–2009
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Soraida was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
25 babies were named Soraida in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Soraida's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Soraida splits its recorded history at 1979: 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 1955 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1981 peak of 25 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Soraida at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1952
Soraida popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1952–2009
- Peak year (1981)
- 25
- Annual births at peak, across 58 years of records
Soraida by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Soraida's strongest decade.
128 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Soraida births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s
1950s
57 births
- 1960s
1960s
106 births
- 1970s
1970s
102 births
- 1980s
1980s
128 births
- 1990s
1990s
77 births
- 2000s
2000s
72 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 128 births (24% of all-time use).
How Soraida 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 Soraida's total volume
Soraida vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Soraida by state
Where Soraida concentrates geographically, total births since 1952
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 57 | 10.5% |
| #2 | New York | | 48 | 8.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 41 | 7.6% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Soraida's total US births 10.5%
Even split
57 of 542 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Soraida? ▼
Since 1952, Social Security records show 542 babies named Soraida. The most recent recorded year was 2009. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 25 births.
When was Soraida most popular? ▼
Soraida was most popular in the 1980s decade with 128 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Soraida most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Soraida are California (57 births), New York (48 births), Texas (41 births).
How long has the name Soraida been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Soraida since 1952 -- 58 years through the most recent 2009 data.
What names are similar to Soraida? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Soraya, Sora, Soren, Soriah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Soraida's data
- Soraida's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (128 total births) through the 2000s (72) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Soraidas (57 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 Soraida
Nearby Names Like Soraida
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Soraida
Soraya Girl
#910 6,811 births
Sora Girl
#1968 1,799 births
Soren Girl
#4328 679 births
Soriah Girl
#7062 452 births
Soriya Girl
#8623 389 births
Compare Soraida side by side: Soraida vs Soraya Soraida vs Sora Soraida vs Soren
Related Names
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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, 1952–2009 (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. "Soraida: Baby Name Since 1952 - 542 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/soraida. 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 Soraida 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.