Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 19 peak births in 2012
Geographic Spread
Popular across 1 US states, with strongest presence in Minnesota
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 5 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3404th of 9107 | 128 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8498th of 9204 | 7 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 17256th of 19264 | 9 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9846th of 35406 | 162 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 13399th of 30306 | 70 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
64.48% 913th/1416 |
- | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
100.00% 4582nd/4582 |
- | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
- | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity
This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Minnesota across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been stalled for female in MidWest. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3404th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8498th out of 9204 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 17256th out of 19264 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9846th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 13399th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.