Nedenia
A girl's name with 9 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Nedenia peaked during the Baby Boom, when 9 babies received this name in a single year (1960). That era was defined by classic, post-war American naming, and Nedenia has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Nedenia is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Nedenia is a girl's baby name best known through Nedenia Hutton — also known as Dina Merrill — the American actress and socialite who was the daughter of breakfast cereal heiress Marjorie Merriweather Post. The name may be a creative family invention or a variant of Nadenia.
Rare in U.S. records, Nedenia carries a certain old-money glamour through its most famous bearer. It's an elaborate, unhurried name from an era when wealthy American families gave their daughters names that announced their station — and somehow, it remains entirely charming.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Nedenia belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, elegant ending — found across Latin, Greek, and Slavic naming traditions. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Sound-alike names often cluster in style even when they come from different linguistic roots. The Similar Names section below uses letter and phonetic patterns to surface names in Nedenia’s sonic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nedenia has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1960.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 9 | — |
The Story of Nedenia
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1960, Nedenia is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Nedenia are most likely born between 1960 and 1960.
How rare is Nedenia?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nedenia is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1960, peaked in the 1960s with 9 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1960–1960)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 9 | #4675 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1960–1960