Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Ada.
National Rank (2025)
#219
All-Time Peak Rank
#33 (1880)
Total U.S. Births
106,905
Unisex Distribution0.3% Boy / 99.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Ada Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Ada
According to SSA data, Ada achieved its highest historical rank of #33 in 1880. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1918 with 1,943 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 52.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Ada scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+52.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,943Births in 1918
Years in Top 100
33yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:8,423
1890s:10,379
1900s:9,121
1910s:15,234
1920s:15,135
1930s:8,492
1940s:5,884
1950s:4,306
1960s:2,874
1970s:1,924
1980s:1,606
1990s:1,600
2000s:3,395
2010s:9,037
2020s:9,495
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesA-da
Letter Count3 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is a perfect palindrome (spelled the same forward and backward). Longer than 0.2% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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