Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 16 peak births in 1921
Geographic Spread
Popular across 1 US states, with strongest presence in Idaho
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 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 | 3396th of 9107 | 129 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4569th of 9204 | 69 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10657th of 12526 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 14432nd of 27321 | 44 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 14193rd of 35406 | 86 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 21851st of 30306 | 19 |
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) |
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Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 1142nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
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 Idaho across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West 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 West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3396th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4569th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10657th out of 12526 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14432nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 14193rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21851st out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.