Medea
girl nameMedea entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #4053 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#4053
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5331 |
| 1970s | #6235 |
| 1980s | #9529 |
| 1990s | #13430 |
| 2000s | #13234 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Medea are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Medea alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Medea in 2025?
- Medea is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Medea most popular?
- Medea peaked in 1967, reaching #4053 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Medea with classmates?
- Medea will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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