Baby Name Popularity Profile

Azalea

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Azalea.

✦ Flower name 🌍 Greek nature
National Rank (2025) #278
All-Time Peak Rank #278 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 11,739 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1902 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 1,109 births in 2025
💡 The Azalea Vibe: Considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Flower name
Language Origin Greek
Origin Type single
Derived from Greek 'azaleos' meaning 'dry', referring to the plant's preference for dry soil. The name is given to the flowering shrub.
Common Nicknames
Zay Lea Aza
Pronunciation: uh-ZAYL-yuh
Themes & Categories
nature
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Azalea

According to SSA data, Azalea achieved its highest historical rank of #278 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 1,109 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 111.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 57 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Azalea across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +111.6% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 1,109 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 6 yrs
Registry Streak 57 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 59
1910s: 118
1920s: 127
1930s: 55
1940s: 32
1950s: 81
1960s: 43
1970s: 135
1980s: 162
1990s: 384
2000s: 1,094
2010s: 4,457
2020s: 4,992

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables A-za-lea
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Hawaii, Oregon
States with Data 46
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #241 107 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #190 370 2024 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #135 149 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii #141 65 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #181 188 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #161 243 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #225 1,534 2025 +105.3% Growth
California #194 1,803 2025 +107.2% Growth
Utah #292 140 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #231 266 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 21 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #275 514 2025 +150.0% Growth
Minnesota #242 220 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho #279 47 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #368 230 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #248 79 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #249 118 2021 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #304 241 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Wyoming Unranked 11 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #253 189 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #512 220 2023 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #268 114 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #380 160 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Montana #211 22 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #223 74 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #276 263 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #442 482 2025 +50.0% Growth
Illinois #386 289 2025 +3.8% Growth
Missouri #444 130 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #229 77 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #371 266 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #310 300 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #578 124 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #406 58 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #273 90 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #485 119 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #341 48 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #260 74 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #541 116 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #349 66 2025 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 12 2023 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota #192 11 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #668 44 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 11 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #534 28 2021 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 11 2022 Insufficient historical volume

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