Ada
Peaked at #33 nationally in 1880, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Ada has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Ada — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#33
in 1880
Current rank
#193
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Ada was already at its most popular for girls in 1880 (the earliest year in this data, ranked #33), with 652 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #374 (2014) to #193 (2024) — a 48% improvement.
As of 2024, Ada ranks #193 nationally for girls, with 1,563 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #193 | 1,563 |
| 2023 | #178 | 1,651 |
| 2022 | #181 | 1,656 |
| 2021 | #180 | 1,648 |
| 2020 | #185 | 1,560 |
| 2019 | #208 | 1,467 |
| 2018 | #251 | 1,302 |
| 2017 | #320 | 1,019 |
Ada — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#681
in 1897
Last ranked
#9702
in 2010
Years tracked
40
1885–2010
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1885, Ada reached its peak popularity for boys in 1897, ranking #681 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Ada hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2010, when it stood at #9702.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #9,702 | 7 |
| 2006 | #10,676 | 6 |
| 2004 | #9,964 | 6 |
| 1985 | #6,531 | 5 |
| 1984 | #5,568 | 6 |
| 1975 | #5,470 | 5 |
| 1941 | #3,134 | 6 |
| 1938 | #2,326 | 10 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Ada most popular?
Ada was most popular in 1880, when it ranked #33 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Ada becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Ada?
At least 105,753 babies have been recorded with the name Ada in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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