Iraida
A feminine Persian name derived from the word "Irani" meaning "Iranian".
Name Census estimates that about 459 living Americans carry the first name Iraida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Iraida today is around 50 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Iraida births was 1963 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Iraida. 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
459
~ 1 in 746,741 Americans
Peak year
1963
22 babies that year
Average age
50
years old
2008 SSA rank
#18,588
Tracked since 1948
Census
Iraida in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 2,138 people with the first name Iraida, which placed it at #7,210 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
#7,210
National first-name rank
People counted
2.1K
2,138 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.7
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
88.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Iraida
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Iraida is Hispanic at 88.2%. The next largest groups are White (10.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%). 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 Iraida 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 Iraida at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino88.2% · 1,885
- White10.1% · 215
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.3% · 27
- Black or African American0.3% · 6
- Two or more races0.2% · 5
Popularity
Iraida: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Iraida from the 1940s through to the 2000s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 158 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Iraida 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 Iraida during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Iraidas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, New Jersey, California recorded the most babies named Iraida, while Texas, California, New Jersey recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 53 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Iraida
The name Iraida has its origins in the Greek language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "eirene," meaning peace or tranquility. The name is often considered a feminine variation of the masculine name Irakles, which itself originates from the Greek mythological hero Heracles.
In Greek mythology, Heracles was renowned for his legendary strength and courage, embodying the ideals of heroism and perseverance. The name Iraida may have been inspired by this mythological figure, symbolizing strength and resilience. It is believed that the name gained popularity during the Hellenistic period, when Greek culture and influence spread across the Mediterranean region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Iraida can be found in Byzantine chronicles from the 6th century AD. These historical records mention a woman named Iraida who was a prominent figure in the imperial court of Constantinople. Unfortunately, few additional details about her life and accomplishments are known.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Iraida. One such figure was Iraida of Khazaria (c. 820-890 AD), a princess and diplomat from the Khazar Khaganate, a powerful medieval empire located in modern-day southern Russia and Ukraine. She played a crucial role in facilitating trade and cultural exchanges between the Khazars and neighboring civilizations.
Another prominent figure was Iraida of Corinth (c. 1160-1230 AD), a Greek scholar and philosopher renowned for her contributions to the study of ancient Greek texts and her teachings on ethics and virtue. Her writings, though largely lost to time, were highly regarded during her lifetime.
In the realm of literature, Iraida of Alexandria (c. 1450-1520 AD) was a celebrated poet and writer during the Renaissance period. Her works, often exploring themes of love, nature, and the human experience, were widely circulated and admired throughout the Mediterranean region.
During the 18th century, Iraida Khovanskaya (1720-1804) was a renowned Russian noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was instrumental in supporting and promoting various artists, writers, and musicians, contributing significantly to the cultural renaissance of her time.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Iraida throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and eras. The name has endured across cultures and generations, carrying with it a rich tapestry of stories and legacies.
People
Iraida + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Iraida 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
Iraida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Iraida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 459 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Iraida 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 746,741 US residents.
Is Iraida a common name?
We classify Iraida as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 525 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Iraida most popular?
The single biggest year for Iraida was 1963, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Iraida is about 50 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Iraida in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 2,138 people with the name Iraida, or 0.71 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #7,210 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 Iraida 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 Iraida?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Iraida appears almost entirely female. Of the 2,139 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 Iraida?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Iraida is Hispanic at 88.2%. The next largest groups are White (10.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.3%). 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 Iraida most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Iraida in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (1,885 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 Iraida in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Iraida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Iraida 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 Iraida still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Iraida 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 Iraida 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 Iraida?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.