Eudelia
A girl's name of Greek origin with 382 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Eudelia is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records stretching from 1915 to 1996, Eudelia has over 81 years of American history behind it — long enough to have been worn by great-grandparents and potentially rediscovered by today’s parents.
Eudelia is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Eudelia is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, combining the Greek prefix eu (good, well) with delia (relating to Delos, island of Apollo), giving the name a meaning of 'well-born' or 'of good light.'
Eudelia has a classical grandeur that places it firmly in the tradition of elaborate Greek-derived feminine names popular in 19th century America. Rare today, it has a unique, almost musical resonance that feels both ancient and strangely fresh.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Eudelia is rooted in the Greek tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1915 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Eudelia’s rarity (382 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Eudelia has 45+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1915.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | #14209 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 10 | #8691 | — |
| 1960s | 11 | #6626 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 36 | #5340 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 97 | #3318 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 95 | #3055 | — |
| 1920s | 103 | #3261 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 25 | #4161 | — |
The Story of Eudelia
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1934, Eudelia is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Eudelia are most likely born between 1924 and 1944.
How rare is Eudelia?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Eudelia is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1915, peaked in the 1920s with 103 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Eudelia by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Eudelia per day would take 1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(45 years, 1915–1996)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 5 | #14209 |
| 1972 | 5 | #8665 |
| 1971 | 5 | #8717 |
| 1968 | 5 | #7343 |
| 1960 | 6 | #5909 |
| 1959 | 6 | #5766 |
| 1956 | 6 | #5490 |
| 1954 | 5 | #5999 |
| 1952 | 6 | #5095 |
| 1951 | 8 | #4143 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5544 |
| 1949 | 9 | #3704 |
| 1948 | 11 | #3204 |
| 1947 | 8 | #4099 |
| 1946 | 13 | #2777 |
| 1945 | 8 | #3475 |
| 1944 | 10 | #2998 |
| 1943 | 8 | #3593 |
| 1942 | 6 | #4270 |
| 1941 | 13 | #2439 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1915–1996