Orquidia
Feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "orchid flower".
Name Census estimates that about 42 living Americans carry the first name Orquidia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Orquidia today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Orquidia births was 1980 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Orquidia. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Orquidia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
42
~ 1 in 8,160,818 Americans
Peak year
1980
6 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2009 SSA rank
#16,757
Tracked since 1980
Census
Orquidia in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 361 people with the first name Orquidia, which placed it at #26,014 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
#26,014
National first-name rank
People counted
361
361 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Hispanic or Latino
96.7% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Orquidia
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Orquidia is Hispanic at 96.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (0.6%). 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 Orquidia 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 Orquidia at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.7% · 349
- White1.9% · 7
- Black or African American0.6% · 2
- Two or more races0.6% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 1
Popularity
Orquidia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Orquidia from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 22 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1980s peak, Orquidia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Orquidia 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 Orquidia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Orquidia
The given name Orquidia is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "orquídea," which means "orchid" in Spanish. This floral name is believed to have originated in the 16th or 17th century when Spanish explorers and botanists encountered the fascinating orchid plants during their expeditions to the Americas and other parts of the world.
The name Orquidia is thought to be a feminine form of the Latin word "orchis," which refers to a particular type of orchid plant. The orchid family is renowned for its beautiful and exotic flowers, often symbolizing delicacy, beauty, and rarity. In some cultures, orchids are associated with fertility, love, and refinement.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Orquidia can be found in historical documents from the Spanish colonial era in Latin America. During this period, it was not uncommon for Spanish settlers and colonists to name their daughters after flora and fauna native to the region, reflecting the rich biodiversity they encountered.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Orquidia. One such figure was Orquidia Ramos (1902-1985), a renowned Cuban singer and actress who rose to prominence in the early 20th century. She was known for her captivating performances in various Cuban stage productions and films.
Another notable Orquidia was Orquidia Pino (1923-2015), a Cuban-American artist and painter. Her vibrant and colorful paintings often depicted tropical scenes and landscapes, reflecting her Caribbean roots and love for nature.
In Mexico, Orquidia Reyes (1910-1994) was a celebrated actress and singer who made significant contributions to the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. She starred in numerous films and theatrical productions, earning acclaim for her versatile performances.
In the literary world, Orquidia Fernandez (1925-2011) was a Venezuelan writer and poet known for her poignant works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Her poetry collections, such as "Jardín de las Orquídeas" (Garden of Orchids), were widely praised and celebrated.
Orquidia Castillo (1945-2019) was a prominent Ecuadorian politician and activist who fought for women's rights and social justice. She served as a member of the National Assembly of Ecuador and played a crucial role in advocating for gender equality and empowering women in her country.
While the name Orquidia may have its roots in the Spanish language, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity in various parts of the world, reflecting the universal appeal and beauty of orchids – the delicate and captivating flowers that inspired this unique and enchanting name.
People
Orquidia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Orquidia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Orquidia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Orquidia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 42 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Orquidia 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 8,160,818 US residents.
Is Orquidia a common name?
We classify Orquidia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 51.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 44 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Orquidia most popular?
The single biggest year for Orquidia was 1980, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Orquidia is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Orquidia in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 361 people with the name Orquidia, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #26,014 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 Orquidia 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 Orquidia?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Orquidia appears almost entirely female. Of the 354 people counted with this name, 100.0% 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 Orquidia?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Orquidia is Hispanic at 96.7%. The next largest groups are White (1.9%) and Black (0.6%). 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 Orquidia most often in the Census?
Hispanic is the largest reported group for people named Orquidia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.7% (349 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 Orquidia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Orquidia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Orquidia 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 Orquidia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Orquidia 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 Orquidia 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 have Orquidia as a first name?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.