Placida
girl namePlacida entered the US charts in 1899, peaked at #1596 in 1899, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1899–2025
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rank today
#1596
peak (1899)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1596 |
| 1900s | #1793 |
| 1910s | #3161 |
| 1920s | #3953 |
| 1930s | #3808 |
| 1940s | #4651 |
| 1950s | #5828 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Placida are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Placida alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Placida in 2025?
- Placida is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Placida most popular?
- Placida peaked in 1899, reaching #1596 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Placida with classmates?
- Placida will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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