Audelia
A feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly stemming from Latin roots meaning "noble."
Name Census estimates that about 383 living Americans carry the first name Audelia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Audelia today is around 51 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Audelia births was 1928 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Audelia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
383
~ 1 in 894,920 Americans
Peak year
1928
26 babies that year
Average age
51
years old
2023 SSA rank
#13,656
Tracked since 1914
Census
Audelia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,555 people with the first name Audelia, which placed it at #9,102 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#9,102
National first-name rank
People counted
1.6K
1,555 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.5
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
97.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Audelia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Audelia is Hispanic at 97.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (0.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Audelia described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Audelia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino97.2% · 1,512
- White1.9% · 29
- Black or African American0.5% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 4
- Two or more races0.1% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 1
Popularity
Audelia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Audelia from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 12 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 146 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Audelia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Audelia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Audelias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Audelia
The name Audelia is a feminine given name of uncertain origin, with various theories suggesting different roots and meanings. One theory traces its roots to the Germanic languages, derived from the Old German elements "aud" meaning "wealth" or "fortune" and "lind" meaning "soft" or "gentle." This could interpret Audelia as a name symbolizing a gentle, fortunate, or prosperous individual.
Another theory suggests that Audelia has its origins in Latin, possibly derived from the word "audelia," which means "bold" or "daring." This would give the name a connotation of courage and bravery. Some linguists also link Audelia to the Latin word "audere," meaning "to dare" or "to venture," further reinforcing the sense of boldness associated with this name.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Audelia can be traced back to the Middle Ages, particularly in certain regions of Europe, such as France and Italy. While the name's use was not widespread, it appeared in historical records and documents from that period, indicating its existence as a given name.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Audelia, though their significance and impact varied. One such individual was Audelia Tiziana (1310-1378), a renowned Italian painter and illuminator of manuscripts during the Renaissance period. Her intricate and vibrant artwork adorned numerous religious texts and manuscripts, earning her recognition in artistic circles of the time.
Another notable Audelia was Audelia de Lusignan (1451-1508), a French noblewoman and heiress who played a significant role in the political affairs of her time. She was known for her shrewd negotiation skills and her influential position within the French court, making her a prominent figure in the late 15th century.
In the realm of literature, Audelia Mouchette (1598-1673) was a French poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality. Her poetic compositions were widely celebrated during her lifetime and served as an inspiration for subsequent generations of writers.
Audelia Rouault (1712-1786) was a French scientist and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life. Her meticulous observations and detailed recordings of plant species earned her recognition among the scientific community of her era.
Lastly, Audelia Constantini (1854-1932) was an Italian educator and advocate for women's rights. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women, establishing schools and advocating for equal opportunities in a time when such efforts were groundbreaking.
People
Audelia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Audelia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Audelia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Audelia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 383 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Audelia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 894,920 US residents.
Is Audelia a common name?
We classify Audelia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 741 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Audelia most popular?
The single biggest year for Audelia was 1928, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Audelia is about 51 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Audelia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,555 people with the name Audelia, or 0.51 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #9,102 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Audelia in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Audelia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Audelia appears almost entirely female. Of the 1,559 people counted with this name, 99.9% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Audelia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Audelia is Hispanic at 97.2%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (0.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Audelia most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Audelia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.2% (1,512 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Audelia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Audelia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Audelia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Audelia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Audelia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Audelia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Audelia?
Find out how many Americans are named Audelia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.