Acacia
Every Acacia since 1971 — 4,310 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Acacia
Acacia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,485 in 2025 with 71 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 4,310 American babies have been named Acacia. Its peak came in 2002, when 143 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Acacia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Acacia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | #2,485 |
| 2024 | 63 | #2,722 |
| 2023 | 60 | #2,823 |
| 2022 | 69 | #2,555 |
| 2021 | 65 | #2,638 |
| 2020 | 81 | #2,216 |
| 2019 | 76 | #2,355 |
| 2018 | 87 | #2,159 |
| 2017 | 93 | #2,087 |
| 2016 | 88 | #2,188 |
| 2015 | 103 | #1,950 |
| 2014 | 92 | #2,097 |
| 2013 | 80 | #2,306 |
| 2012 | 78 | #2,373 |
| 2011 | 100 | #1,968 |
| 2010 | 88 | #2,202 |
| 2009 | 107 | #1,948 |
| 2008 | 127 | #1,740 |
| 2007 | 101 | #2,015 |
| 2006 | 118 | #1,761 |
| 2005 | 90 | #2,074 |
| 2004 | 122 | #1,601 |
| 2003 | 123 | #1,561 |
| 2002 | 143 | #1,351 |
| 2001 | 124 | #1,506 |
| 2000 | 138 | #1,356 |
| 1995 | 106 | #1,492 |
| 1990 | 85 | #1,716 |
| 1985 | 51 | #2,082 |
| 1980 | 32 | #2,800 |
| 1975 | 16 | #3,951 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Acacia in 2025?
Acacia ranked #2,485 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 71 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Acacia?
4,310 babies have been named Acacia in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Acacia most popular?
Acacia peaked in 2002, when 143 newborns received the name.
Is Acacia a boy or girl name?
Acacia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Acacia rising or falling?
Acacia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.