Idolina
Feminine name of Latin origin meaning "little idol".
Name Census estimates that about 161 living Americans carry the first name Idolina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Idolina today is around 70 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Idolina births was 1955 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Idolina. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Idolina is about 70 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Idolinas were born before 1966.
People living today
161
~ 1 in 2,128,909 Americans
Peak year
1955
20 babies that year
Average age
70
years old
1975 SSA rank
#7,434
Tracked since 1923
Census
Idolina in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 649 people with the first name Idolina, which placed it at #17,134 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
#17,134
National first-name rank
People counted
649
649 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
99.1% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Idolina
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Idolina is Hispanic at 99.1%. The next largest groups are White (0.9%). 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 Idolina 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 Idolina at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino99.1% · 643
- White0.9% · 6
Popularity
Idolina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Idolina from the 1920s through to the 1970s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 89 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Idolina 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 Idolina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Idolinas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Idolina
The name Idolina has its roots in the Latin language, deriving from the word "idolum," which means "image" or "representation." It is believed to have originated during the Roman era, possibly as a name given to children born into families associated with artistry or craftsmanship.
Early references to the name Idolina can be found in historical records from the Italian Renaissance period, particularly within the artistic circles of Florence and Venice. It was a somewhat popular name among the affluent classes who appreciated the arts and sought to honor their creative pursuits.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Idolina is from the 15th century, when a young noblewoman named Idolina Frescobaldi was renowned for her exquisite portraiture skills. She was commissioned to create paintings for several prominent families in Florence, cementing her reputation as a master artist.
In the 16th century, a renowned Venetian lacemaker named Idolina Burano became famous for her intricate and delicate lace designs. Her creations were highly sought after by the nobility and even found their way into the wardrobes of royalty across Europe.
During the 17th century, Idolina Rossi, a celebrated sculptor from Rome, gained recognition for her intricate marble sculptures depicting religious and mythological scenes. Her works can still be found adorning churches and museums throughout Italy.
In the realm of literature, Idolina Casati was a Italian poet and novelist from the early 19th century. She was known for her passionate writings that explored themes of love, desire, and the human experience.
Another notable figure was Idolina Monti, a renowned opera singer from the late 19th century. Born in Milan, she captivated audiences across Europe with her powerful and expressive voice, cementing her place as one of the greatest sopranos of her time.
These examples serve to illustrate the rich history and cultural significance associated with the name Idolina, which has been carried by artists, creators, and performers throughout the centuries, often reflecting a appreciation for beauty and creative expression.
People
Idolina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Idolina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Idolina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Idolina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 161 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Idolina 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 2,128,909 US residents.
Is Idolina a common name?
We classify Idolina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 306 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Idolina most popular?
The single biggest year for Idolina was 1955, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Idolina is about 70 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Idolina in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 649 people with the name Idolina, or 0.21 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #17,134 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 Idolina 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 Idolina?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Idolina appears almost entirely female. Of the 653 people counted with this name, 99.8% 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 Idolina?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Idolina is Hispanic at 99.1%. The next largest groups are White (0.9%). 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 Idolina most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Idolina in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (643 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 Idolina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Idolina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Idolina 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 Idolina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Idolina 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 Idolina 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 named Idolina?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.