Perdita
girl namePerdita entered the US charts in 1954, peaked at #4376 in 1955, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1954–2025
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rank today
#4376
peak (1955)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #5065 |
| 1960s | #5649 |
| 1970s | #8324 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Perdita are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Perdita alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Perdita in 2025?
- Perdita is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Perdita most popular?
- Perdita peaked in 1955, reaching #4376 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Perdita with classmates?
- Perdita will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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