Persia
Every Persia since 1975 — 786 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Persia
Persia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,319 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 786 American babies have been named Persia. Its peak came in 2007, when 73 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 Persia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Persia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,319 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | 7 | #13,133 |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,250 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,161 |
| 2020 | 20 | #6,025 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,986 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,497 |
| 2017 | 18 | #6,744 |
| 2016 | 22 | #5,937 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,793 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,155 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,856 |
| 2012 | 33 | #4,461 |
| 2011 | 38 | #3,987 |
| 2010 | 39 | #3,941 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,780 |
| 2008 | 49 | #3,413 |
| 2007 | 73 | #2,561 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,842 |
| 2005 | 61 | #2,749 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,358 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,128 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,068 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,551 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,409 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,254 |
| 1990 | 5 | #14,586 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,153 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Persia in 2025?
Persia ranked #9,319 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Persia?
786 babies have been named Persia in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Persia most popular?
Persia peaked in 2007, when 73 newborns received the name.
Is Persia a boy or girl name?
Persia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Persia rising or falling?
Persia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.