Vada
Every Vada since 1880 — 13,089 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Vada
Vada is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #886 in 2025 with 302 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 13,089 American babies have been named Vada. Its peak came in 2020, when 335 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Vada stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Vada year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 302 | #886 | — | — |
| 2024 | 273 | #958 | — | — |
| 2023 | 331 | #830 | — | — |
| 2022 | 331 | #848 | — | — |
| 2021 | 320 | #858 | — | — |
| 2020 | 335 | #813 | — | — |
| 2019 | 304 | #887 | — | — |
| 2018 | 267 | #989 | — | — |
| 2017 | 267 | #982 | — | — |
| 2016 | 307 | #908 | — | — |
| 2015 | 242 | #1,084 | — | — |
| 2014 | 201 | #1,220 | — | — |
| 2013 | 180 | #1,306 | — | — |
| 2012 | 158 | #1,450 | — | — |
| 2011 | 152 | #1,479 | — | — |
| 2010 | 95 | #2,092 | — | — |
| 2009 | 76 | #2,509 | — | — |
| 2008 | 82 | #2,379 | — | — |
| 2007 | 76 | #2,481 | — | — |
| 2006 | 58 | #2,976 | — | — |
| 2005 | 81 | #2,251 | — | — |
| 2004 | 46 | #3,328 | — | — |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,409 | — | — |
| 2002 | 45 | #3,192 | — | — |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,627 | — | — |
| 2000 | 44 | #3,165 | — | — |
| 1995 | 29 | #3,774 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,635 | — | — |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,773 | — | — |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,502 | — | — |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,570 | — | — |
| 1965 | 24 | #2,534 | 9 | #2,968 |
| 1960 | 43 | #1,746 | 11 | #2,676 |
| 1955 | 50 | #1,443 | — | — |
| 1950 | 47 | #1,348 | — | — |
| 1945 | 77 | #862 | — | — |
| 1940 | 108 | #668 | — | — |
| 1935 | 132 | #558 | — | — |
| 1930 | 188 | #487 | — | — |
| 1925 | 263 | #426 | — | — |
| 1920 | 194 | #496 | — | — |
| 1915 | 197 | #436 | — | — |
| 1910 | 107 | #380 | — | — |
| 1905 | 68 | #412 | — | — |
| 1900 | 61 | #428 | — | — |
| 1895 | 56 | #375 | — | — |
| 1890 | 42 | #393 | — | — |
| 1885 | 21 | #468 | — | — |
| 1880 | 9 | #626 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Vada in 2025?
Vada ranked #886 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 302 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Vada?
13,089 babies have been named Vada in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Vada most popular?
Vada peaked in 2020, when 335 newborns received the name.
Is Vada a boy or girl name?
Vada is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Vada rising or falling?
Vada is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.