Ardelia
girl nameArdelia entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #738 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#738
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #907 |
| 1890s | #1124 |
| 1900s | #1126 |
| 1910s | #1360 |
| 1920s | #1715 |
| 1930s | #1910 |
| 1940s | #2334 |
| 1950s | #3073 |
| 1960s | #4552 |
| 1970s | #7284 |
| 1980s | #8899 |
| 1990s | #11738 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Ardelia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Ardelia alive today was born around 1925, making them about 100 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Ardelia in 2025?
- Ardelia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ardelia most popular?
- Ardelia peaked in 1880, reaching #738 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ardelia with classmates?
- Ardelia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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