girls' name · peaked 1981

Nereida

Every Nereida since 1936 — 3,703 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
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GirlsBoys
Rank 2025
among girls
Babies in 2025
<5
named Nereida
Peak year
1981
155 babies
All-time total
3,703
since 1936

The story of Nereida

Nereida 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 1936, 3,703 American babies have been named Nereida. Its peak came in 1981, when 155 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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

Nereida 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
2024 9 #10,865
2023 12 #8,837
2022 8 #11,932
2021 10 #10,104
2020 6 #14,635
2019 7 #13,405
2018 6 #15,146
2017 11 #9,767
2016 11 #9,912
2015 17 #7,189
2014 12 #9,392
2013 13 #8,924
2012 17 #7,375
2011 19 #6,779
2010 32 #4,575
2009 25 #5,666
2008 29 #5,105
2007 35 #4,356
2006 54 #3,125
2005 50 #3,156
2004 48 #3,212
2003 52 #2,948
2002 72 #2,283
2001 50 #2,911
2000 43 #3,202
1995 60 #2,234
1990 79 #1,824
1985 77 #1,570
1980 53 #2,003
1975 54 #1,749
1970 60 #1,592
1965 53 #1,540
1960 51 #1,574
1955 67 #1,241
1950 20 #2,231
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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Nereida in 2025?

Nereida 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 Nereida?

3,703 babies have been named Nereida in the United States since 1936, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Nereida most popular?

Nereida peaked in 1981, when 155 newborns received the name.

Is Nereida a boy or girl name?

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

Is the name Nereida rising or falling?

Nereida is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

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