Ada
boy nameAda entered the US charts in 1885, peaked at #681 in 1897, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1885–2025
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rank today
#681
peak (1897)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #904 |
| 1890s | #869 |
| 1900s | #862 |
| 1910s | #2797 |
| 1920s | #3305 |
| 1930s | #2984 |
| 1940s | #3133 |
| 1970s | #5464 |
| 1980s | #6042 |
| 2000s | #10305 |
| 2010s | #9693 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ada are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ada alive today was born around 1921, making them about 104 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ada in 2025?
- Ada is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Ada most popular?
- Ada peaked in 1897, reaching #681 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Ada with classmates?
- Ada will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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