Biridiana
A feminine name of Irish origin derived from the Celtic name Brighidh meaning "exalted one".
Name Census estimates that about 518 living Americans carry the first name Biridiana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Biridiana today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Biridiana births was 1995 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Biridiana. 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.
People living today
518
~ 1 in 661,688 Americans
Peak year
1995
51 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2011 SSA rank
#17,182
Tracked since 1983
Popularity
Biridiana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Biridiana from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 283 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Biridiana 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 Biridiana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Biridianas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Biridiana
The name Biridiana is believed to have originated from the Latin word "viridis," meaning green or verdant. This name likely emerged during the Roman era, possibly as a descriptor for someone with a connection to nature or the color green.
In ancient times, the name may have been used as a nickname or a symbolic representation of fertility and growth. However, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that explicitly mention the name Biridiana.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Biridiana can be traced back to the late Middle Ages in Italy. One notable example is Biridiana Sforza, a noblewoman from Milan who lived in the 15th century (1453-1497). She was known for her artistic patronage and support of the arts.
Another historical figure with this name was Biridiana de' Medici (1480-1557), a member of the powerful Medici family in Florence. She was a patron of the arts and a prominent figure during the Italian Renaissance.
In the 16th century, there was Biridiana Gonzaga (1539-1618), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts from the House of Gonzaga in Mantua.
Moving into the 17th century, Biridiana Cibo (1610-1678) was an Italian noblewoman and the Princess of Massa and Carrara, known for her political involvement and support of the arts.
Lastly, in the 18th century, Biridiana Spada (1718-1788) was an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist from Rome, known for her charitable works and support of the underprivileged.
While the name Biridiana has its roots in ancient Latin, it seems to have gained prominence and usage primarily among Italian nobility and aristocracy during the Renaissance and subsequent centuries. The name's connection to nature and the color green may have contributed to its appeal among patrons of the arts and those who valued beauty and aesthetics.
People
Biridiana + last name combinations
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FAQ
Biridiana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Biridiana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 518 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Biridiana 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 661,688 US residents.
Is Biridiana a common name?
We classify Biridiana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 533 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Biridiana most popular?
The single biggest year for Biridiana was 1995, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Biridiana is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Biridiana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Biridiana 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.
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.