Ida
Ida is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Industrious, hard-working, or prosperous.
Origin and history
Ida is a classical female name derived from a Germanic root associated with work, labor, or diligence. It was exceptionally popular in the late 19th century in the United States and remains a recognized vintage classic today. Though less common in recent decades, it maintains a quiet, timeless presence.
Popularity in the United States
187,929 babies in the United States have been named Ida since 1880. It ranks #211 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1058.
States where it is most popular
- NY (8.5 %)
- TX (7.2 %)
- PA (6.5 %)
- GA (5 %)
- NC (4.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 18,283 |
| 1890-1900 | 21,212 |
| 1900-1910 | 18,866 |
| 1910-1920 | 34,792 |
| 1920-1930 | 35,619 |
| 1930-1940 | 20,233 |
| 1940-1950 | 14,291 |
| 1950-1960 | 9,761 |
| 1960-1970 | 5,605 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,838 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,687 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,067 |
| 2000-2010 | 917 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,488 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,270 |
Famous people named Ida
- Ida B. Wells: Journalist, Civil Rights Activist
- Ida Tarbell: Journalist, Author
- Ida Lupino: Actress, Director
Fun facts
- Ida was among the top ten most popular female names in the United States during the late 1880s.
- Tennyson's 1847 poem 'The Princess' brought the name Ida to widespread prominence in the English-speaking world.