Columbia
girl nameColumbia entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #813 in 1882, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
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rank today
#813
peak (1882)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #813 |
| 1890s | #1225 |
| 1900s | #1373 |
| 1910s | #1474 |
| 1920s | #2153 |
| 1930s | #3505 |
| 1940s | #4349 |
| 1990s | #13207 |
| 2010s | #12554 |
| 2020s | #12161 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Columbia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Columbia alive today was born around 1919, making them about 106 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Columbia in 2025?
- Columbia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Columbia most popular?
- Columbia peaked in 1882, reaching #813 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Columbia with classmates?
- Columbia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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