Permelia
girl namePermelia entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #491 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#491
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #808 |
| 1890s | #1141 |
| 1900s | #1601 |
| 1910s | #2315 |
| 1920s | #2896 |
| 1930s | #3395 |
| 1940s | #3965 |
| 1950s | #5075 |
| 1960s | #5891 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Permelia are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Permelia alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Permelia in 2025?
- Permelia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Permelia most popular?
- Permelia peaked in 1881, reaching #491 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Permelia with classmates?
- Permelia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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