Via
Every Via since 1957 — 350 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Via
Via is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,815 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 350 American babies have been named Via. Its peak came in 2019, when 61 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Via stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Via year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,815 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,432 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,941 |
| 2022 | 28 | #4,899 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,319 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,907 |
| 2019 | 61 | #2,782 |
| 2018 | 36 | #4,069 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,891 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,390 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,105 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,878 |
| 2013 | 6 | #16,409 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19,383 |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,202 |
| 2009 | 7 | #15,154 |
| 2008 | — | — |
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| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 5 | #18,308 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Via in 2025?
Via ranked #6,815 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Via?
350 babies have been named Via in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Via most popular?
Via peaked in 2019, when 61 newborns received the name.
Is Via a boy or girl name?
Via is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Via rising or falling?
Via is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.