Total births
350
Girls' name · since 1957
Via
Since 1957, U.S. Social Security records show 350 babies named Via, peaking in 2019. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5332
- among girls today
- 350
- born since 1957
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other girls
350 babies have been named Via since 1957, making it today's #5332 girls' name.
Via has 350 recorded births among girls since 1957, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5332 as of the latest data, more common than 70% 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 1957 to 2025.
- #5332 among girls today
- 350 born since 1957
- 2010s peak decade
- 70% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Via is currently the #5332 girls' name in America, more common than 70% of girls - 350 born since 1957, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5332
- among girls today
- 350
- born since 1957
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 70%
- more common than other girls
Via vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5332
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 70% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
46% of everyone ever named Via was born in this single decade.
2019
Single peak year
61 babies were named Via in 2019 - its busiest year on record.
How Via compares
350 48th percentile among 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
Via's all-time total is 8% below the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Via | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 350 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 61 | 48 | 19,840 |
Via's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Via's SSA record in two at 2016 and the more recent half accounts for 80% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 20%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1957, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2019 peak of 61, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Via at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2019
Current rank
#5,332
Active since
1957
Via popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1957–2025
- Peak year (2019)
- 61
- Annual births at peak, across 69 years of records
Via by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Via's strongest decade.
161 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Via births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 2000s 12
2000s
12 births
- 2010s
2010s
161 births
- 2020s
2020s
160 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 161 births (46% of all-time use).
Via by state
Where Via concentrates geographically, total births since 1957
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 18 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 3.1% |
California share of Via's total US births 5.1%
Even split
18 of 350 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Via? ▼
350 babies have been named Via since 1957. It currently ranks #5332 among girls. The peak year was 2019 with 61 births.
When was Via most popular? ▼
Via was most popular in the 2010s decade with 161 total births. The single peak year was 2019.
Where is Via most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Via are California (18 births), Texas (11 births).
How long has the name Via been used? ▼
Records for Via go back to 1957, giving 69 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Via? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Vianey, Vianney, Vianca, Vianna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Via's data
- Via's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (161 total births) through the 2020s (160) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Vias (18 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 Via
Nearby Names Like Via
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Via
Vianey Girl
#3349 3,732 births
Vianney Girl
#3718 2,623 births
Vianca Girl
#10450 1,893 births
Vianna Girl
#2978 1,834 births
Viana Girl
#4312 830 births
Compare Via side by side: Via vs Vianey Via vs Vianney Via vs Vianca
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Via
Vanesa #5331
6,539 births · Peak 2002
Constanza #5333
928 births · Peak 2014
Valen #5330
508 births · Peak 2025
Kelia #5334
1,054 births · Peak 1993
Evangelia #5329
1,174 births · Peak 2007
Gianina #5335
743 births · Peak 2022
Lanaya #5328
1,435 births · Peak 2004
Chanelle #5336
5,223 births · Peak 1991
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, 1957–2025 (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. "Via: #5332 Girls' Name - 350 Births, Peak 2019." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/via. 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 Via 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.