Cuba
girl nameCuba entered the US charts in 1891, peaked at #597 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1891–2025
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rank today
#597
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #992 |
| 1900s | #1431 |
| 1910s | #1928 |
| 1920s | #2495 |
| 1930s | #3308 |
| 1940s | #3453 |
| 1950s | #5649 |
| 1960s | #5696 |
| 1970s | #8292 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Cuba are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Cuba 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 Cuba in 2025?
- Cuba is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Cuba most popular?
- Cuba peaked in 1898, reaching #597 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Cuba with classmates?
- Cuba will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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