Total births
570
Girls' name · since 1880
Zilpha
Since 1880, U.S. Social Security records show 570 babies named Zilpha, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 570
- total births
- 1880–1943
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Zilpha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 570 have been recorded since 1880.
Social Security Administration records show Zilpha recorded 570 times among girls since 1880, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1880 to 1943.
- 570 total births
- 1880–1943 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
570 girls have been named Zilpha since 1880, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1943.
- 570
- total births
- 1880–1943
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Zilpha was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
24 babies were named Zilpha in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Zilpha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Zilpha's SSA record in two at 1909 and the more recent half accounts for 60% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 40%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1887, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 24, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Zilpha at a glance
Last recorded 1943Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1880
Zilpha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1880–1943
- Peak year (1918)
- 24
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Zilpha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Zilpha's strongest decade.
157 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Zilpha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 62
1880s
62 births
- 1890s
1890s
89 births
- 1900s
1900s
84 births
- 1910s
1910s
157 births
- 1920s
1920s
113 births
- 1930s 42
1930s
42 births
- 1940s 23
1940s
23 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 157 births (28% of all-time use).
How Zilpha 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 Zilpha's total volume
Zilpha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Zilpha by state
Where Zilpha concentrates geographically, total births since 1880
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 23 | 4.0% |
Kentucky share of Zilpha's total US births 4.0%
23 of 570 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zilpha? ▼
Zilpha has been given to 570 babies in the U.S. since 1880, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1943. 24 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Zilpha most popular? ▼
Zilpha was most popular in the 1910s decade with 157 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Zilpha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zilpha are Kentucky (23 births).
How long has the name Zilpha been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Zilpha since 1880 -- 64 years through the most recent 1943 data.
What names are similar to Zilpha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zillah, Zilla, Zilphia, Zilah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zilpha's data
- Zilpha's decade-level peak was the 1910s (157 total births); usage has since declined to 23 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Zilphas (23 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Zilpha
Nearby Names Like Zilpha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Zilpha
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Zila Girl
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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, 1880–1943 (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. "Zilpha: Baby Name Since 1880 - 570 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zilpha. 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 Zilpha 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.