Aleda
Every Aleda since 1889 — 1,046 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aleda
Aleda is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1889, 1,046 American babies have been named Aleda. Its peak came in 1922, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aleda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aleda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 6 | #13,521 |
| 2019 | 5 | #15,657 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,229 |
| 2016 | 9 | #10,906 |
| 2015 | 8 | #11,885 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14,670 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 5 | #16,879 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,131 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,481 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #17,281 |
| 2005 | 6 | #14,573 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #15,444 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 5 | #13,005 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #10,416 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,089 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | 12 | #3,690 |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,096 |
| 1950 | 20 | #2,185 |
| 1945 | 16 | #2,150 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,740 |
| 1935 | 15 | #2,097 |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,555 |
| 1925 | 20 | #1,947 |
| 1920 | 16 | #2,264 |
| 1915 | 15 | #2,051 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,775 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,541 |
| 1900 | 8 | #1,436 |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,430 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aleda in 2025?
Aleda did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Aleda?
1,046 babies have been named Aleda in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aleda most popular?
Aleda peaked in 1922, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Aleda a boy or girl name?
Aleda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aleda rising or falling?
Aleda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.