Palmira
girl namePalmira entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #1805 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#1805
peak (1916)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2263 |
| 1920s | #2552 |
| 1930s | #3416 |
| 1940s | #3476 |
| 1950s | #3777 |
| 1960s | #3732 |
| 1970s | #6997 |
| 1980s | #7570 |
| 1990s | #11452 |
| 2000s | #15568 |
| 2010s | #16490 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Palmira are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Palmira alive today was born around 1952, making them about 73 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Palmira in 2025?
- Palmira is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Palmira most popular?
- Palmira peaked in 1916, reaching #1805 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Palmira with classmates?
- Palmira will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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