Ida
Ida is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Work, labor, or industriousness.
Origin and history
Ida is a historically prominent name derived from Germanic roots associated with work or labor. While predominantly given to females, it also saw occasional historical usage as a masculine given name in the United States around the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Popularity in the United States
766 babies in the United States have been named Ida since 1880. It ranks #3910 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TN (100 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 75 |
| 1890-1900 | 77 |
| 1900-1910 | 73 |
| 1910-1920 | 130 |
| 1920-1930 | 171 |
| 1930-1940 | 135 |
| 1940-1950 | 59 |
| 1950-1960 | 22 |
| 1960-1970 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Although primarily female, Ida was regularly recorded for American males in the late 19th century.
- Derived from the Old Germanic element 'id', meaning work or activity.