Loida
Every Loida since 1933 — 695 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Loida
Loida 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 1933, 695 American babies have been named Loida. Its peak came in 1994, when 21 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Loida stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Loida 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 | 5 | #16,621 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,604 |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,526 |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,986 |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,457 |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,055 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,544 |
| 2013 | 7 | #14,047 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,982 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 6 | #16,419 |
| 2008 | 6 | #16,656 |
| 2007 | 12 | #9,917 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,493 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10,614 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,627 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,952 |
| 2002 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,632 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,229 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,848 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,134 |
| 1985 | 10 | #6,743 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,573 |
| 1975 | 17 | #3,864 |
| 1970 | 8 | #6,100 |
| 1965 | 14 | #3,485 |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,288 |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,247 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Loida in 2025?
Loida 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 Loida?
695 babies have been named Loida in the United States since 1933, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Loida most popular?
Loida peaked in 1994, when 21 newborns received the name.
Is Loida a boy or girl name?
Loida is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Loida rising or falling?
Loida is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.