girls' name · peaked 1915

Euphemia

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

Every Euphemia since 1880 — 771 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.020.040.060.0818801900192019401960198020002020Peak 1880Girls
Rank 2025
#6,186
among girls
Babies in 2025
19
named Euphemia
Peak year
1915
26 babies
All-time total
771
since 1880

The story of Euphemia

Euphemia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,186 in 2025 with 19 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1880, 771 American babies have been named Euphemia. Its peak came in 1915, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.

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 Euphemia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Euphemia year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year Girls Girls rank
2025 19 #6,186
2024 12 #8,611
2023 17 #6,749
2022 16 #7,079
2021 11 #9,167
2020 14 #7,681
2019 7 #12,872
2018 9 #10,832
2017 10 #10,196
2016 5 #17,074
2015 9 #11,197
2014 6 #15,185
2013 7 #13,620
2012
2011 5 #17,630
2010 6 #15,583
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1995
1990
1985
1980
1975 5 #9,505
1970
1965 5 #6,820
1960
1955 6 #5,393
1950
1945
1940
1935
1930 9 #3,144
1925 6 #4,601
1920 18 #2,102
1915 26 #1,417
1910 11 #1,454
1905 11 #1,192
1900 5 #2,030
1895 11 #1,010
1890 6 #1,260
1885 6 #965
1880 6 #778

Famous people named Euphemia

  1. Euphemia Religious figure · 289–304
  2. Euphemia Politician · 500–523
  3. Euphemia of Pomerania Companion · 1285–1330
  4. Euphemia de Ross Companion · 1333–1386

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Euphemia mean?

A female given name from Ancient Greek.

How popular is the name Euphemia in 2025?

Euphemia ranked #6,186 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 19 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Euphemia?

771 babies have been named Euphemia in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Euphemia most popular?

Euphemia peaked in 1915, when 26 newborns received the name.

Is Euphemia a boy or girl name?

Euphemia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Euphemia rising or falling?

Euphemia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Euphemia?

Well-known people named Euphemia include Euphemia (religious figure), Euphemia (politician), Euphemia of Pomerania (companion).

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