How Many People Are Named Nereida?

Complete statistics for the name Nereida: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nereida
Very Rare
Greek

Nereida means 'sea nymph' and is very rare, with only 1 in 95,183 Americans having this name. There are around 3,467 people named Nereida living in the US today, making it a truly unique choice.

~3,467
Living in US
1 in 95,183
Americans
1981
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Sea nymph
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Mysterious Sensitive
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are thought to be highly intuitive and empathetic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,467
Worldwide Bearers
#16,739
Global Rank
🇵🇪 Peru
463
🇪🇨 Ecuador
270
🇦🇷 Argentina
193
🇦🇱 Albania
109
🇺🇾 Uruguay
71
🇨🇱 Chile
68
🇧🇴 Bolivia
23
🇶🇦 Qatar
20
🇩🇪 Germany
19
🇳🇱 Netherlands
15

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
6 (0%)
♀ Female
3,461 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 45
851
Would be under 30 (23%)
1,951
Would be 30–60 (53%)
901
Would be over 60 (24%)

All 3,703 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1981

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
46
Modern Appeal
54
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nereida Through the Generations

Nereida has seen its peak popularity in 1981 when 155 babies were given this name. Since then, it has been on a steady decline, but it still holds a place between classic and modern names. The age distribution shows a fair spread, with 23% under 30, 53% aged 30-60, and 24% over 60, indicating a diverse group of people named Nereida across different generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 845
California 789
Texas 535
Illinois 269
New Jersey 43
Pennsylvania 31
Arizona 20
Florida 18
Connecticut 6

✨ Similar Names to Nereida

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nereida's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Nereida

How Many People Have the Name Nereida?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,467 people in the United States currently share the name Nereida. That works out to roughly 1 in every 95,183 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nereida a Common or Rare Name?

Nereida is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Nereida Mean?

Nereida means "sea nymph" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nereida in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Nereida Most Popular?

The name Nereida reached peak popularity in 1981, with 155 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nereida?

Approximately 3,467 people named Nereida live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,703. That works out to roughly 1 in 95,183 Americans.

Is Nereida a rare name?

Nereida is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 95,183 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nereida mean?

Nereida means "sea nymph" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Nereida more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nereida are male and 100% are female.

When was Nereida most popular?

Nereida peaked in 1981 with 155 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,467
All-Time Births3,703
1 in X1 in 95,183
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age45
Peak Year1981
World Rank#16,739
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.