Idalia
Every Idalia since 1889 — 3,338 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Idalia
Idalia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,162 in 2025 with 86 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 3,338 American babies have been named Idalia. Its peak came in 2023, when 160 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Idalia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Idalia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 86 | #2,162 |
| 2024 | 118 | #1,726 |
| 2023 | 160 | #1,404 |
| 2022 | 50 | #3,243 |
| 2021 | 55 | #3,014 |
| 2020 | 49 | #3,198 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,818 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,397 |
| 2017 | 36 | #4,098 |
| 2016 | 37 | #4,032 |
| 2015 | 22 | #5,902 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,821 |
| 2013 | 36 | #4,105 |
| 2012 | 32 | #4,536 |
| 2011 | 35 | #4,177 |
| 2010 | 30 | #4,783 |
| 2009 | 26 | #5,447 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,734 |
| 2007 | 49 | #3,398 |
| 2006 | 47 | #3,431 |
| 2005 | 47 | #3,287 |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,148 |
| 2003 | 51 | #2,966 |
| 2002 | 54 | #2,798 |
| 2001 | 57 | #2,644 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,793 |
| 1995 | 69 | #1,992 |
| 1990 | 45 | #2,613 |
| 1985 | 40 | #2,453 |
| 1980 | 34 | #2,711 |
| 1975 | 30 | #2,578 |
| 1970 | 40 | #2,057 |
| 1965 | 33 | #2,041 |
| 1960 | 35 | #1,936 |
| 1955 | 25 | #2,183 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,822 |
| 1945 | 12 | #2,655 |
| 1940 | 9 | #3,066 |
| 1935 | 8 | #3,280 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4,265 |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,334 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Idalia in 2025?
Idalia ranked #2,162 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 86 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Idalia?
3,338 babies have been named Idalia in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Idalia most popular?
Idalia peaked in 2023, when 160 newborns received the name.
Is Idalia a boy or girl name?
Idalia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Idalia rising or falling?
Idalia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.