Ida
Every Ida since 1880 — 188,695 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ida
Ida is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,120 in 2025 with 209 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 188,695 American babies have been named Ida. Its peak came in 1918, when 4,470 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 Ida stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ida year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 209 | #1,120 | — | — |
| 2024 | 213 | #1,138 | — | — |
| 2023 | 203 | #1,180 | — | — |
| 2022 | 226 | #1,104 | — | — |
| 2021 | 222 | #1,113 | — | — |
| 2020 | 197 | #1,179 | — | — |
| 2019 | 184 | #1,264 | — | — |
| 2018 | 193 | #1,216 | — | — |
| 2017 | 180 | #1,305 | — | — |
| 2016 | 196 | #1,246 | — | — |
| 2015 | 163 | #1,419 | — | — |
| 2014 | 149 | #1,496 | — | — |
| 2013 | 118 | #1,746 | — | — |
| 2012 | 101 | #1,946 | — | — |
| 2011 | 100 | #1,976 | — | — |
| 2010 | 104 | #1,931 | — | — |
| 2009 | 95 | #2,124 | — | — |
| 2008 | 103 | #2,023 | — | — |
| 2007 | 96 | #2,104 | — | — |
| 2006 | 85 | #2,254 | — | — |
| 2005 | 94 | #2,007 | — | — |
| 2004 | 83 | #2,164 | — | — |
| 2003 | 90 | #2,009 | — | — |
| 2002 | 80 | #2,117 | — | — |
| 2001 | 95 | #1,853 | — | — |
| 2000 | 96 | #1,806 | — | — |
| 1995 | 100 | #1,534 | — | — |
| 1990 | 121 | #1,331 | — | — |
| 1985 | 154 | #989 | — | — |
| 1980 | 209 | #786 | — | — |
| 1975 | 240 | #640 | — | — |
| 1970 | 385 | #510 | — | — |
| 1965 | 518 | #409 | 5 | #4,151 |
| 1960 | 738 | #357 | — | — |
| 1955 | 935 | #281 | — | — |
| 1950 | 1,195 | #217 | — | — |
| 1945 | 1,232 | #173 | 5 | #3,523 |
| 1940 | 1,688 | #144 | 9 | #2,567 |
| 1935 | 1,922 | #121 | 14 | #1,980 |
| 1930 | 2,643 | #94 | 13 | #2,235 |
| 1925 | 3,489 | #82 | 20 | #1,770 |
| 1920 | 4,090 | #66 | 14 | #2,276 |
| 1915 | 4,125 | #54 | 15 | #1,921 |
| 1910 | 2,107 | #47 | 6 | #1,499 |
| 1905 | 1,757 | #42 | 11 | #767 |
| 1900 | 2,285 | #30 | 13 | #714 |
| 1895 | 2,170 | #23 | 10 | #721 |
| 1890 | 2,178 | #16 | 10 | #647 |
| 1885 | 1,854 | #9 | 6 | #879 |
| 1880 | 1,472 | #7 | 8 | #712 |
Famous people named Ida
- Ida Haendel Politician · 1928–2020
- Ida Rubinstein Actor · 1883–1960
- Ida Noddack Chemist · 1896–1978
- Ida Laura Pfeiffer Writer · 1797–1858
- Ida of Lorraine Politician · 1040–1113
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ida in 2025?
Ida ranked #1,120 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 209 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ida?
188,695 babies have been named Ida in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ida most popular?
Ida peaked in 1918, when 4,470 newborns received the name.
Is Ida a boy or girl name?
Ida is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ida rising or falling?
Ida is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ida?
Well-known people named Ida include Ida Haendel (politician), Ida Rubinstein (actor), Ida Noddack (chemist).