Euda
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "prosperous, good journey".
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Euda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Euda today is around 105 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Euda births was 1922 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Euda. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Euda is about 105 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Eudas were born before 1931.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Euda. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1922
7 babies that year
Average age
105
years old
1934 SSA rank
#4,490
Tracked since 1902
Popularity
Euda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Euda from the 1900s through to the 1930s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Euda remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Euda 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 Euda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Euda
The name Euda has its origins in the Old German language, with roots dating back to the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Germanic word "eud," meaning "prosperous" or "blessed." The name was popular among the Germanic tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Euda can be found in the Nibelungenlied, an epic poem from the 13th century that recounts the legend of the Burgundian kings. In this text, Euda is mentioned as the name of a minor character, a servant or attendant.
During the Medieval period, the name Euda was particularly prevalent in the region of Bavaria, where it was borne by several notable figures. Euda von Traunstein, a noblewoman who lived in the late 12th century, is one such example. She was known for her philanthropic work and her support of the local monastery.
In the 14th century, a Benedictine monk named Euda von Bamberg gained recognition for his scholarly contributions to the study of ancient texts and his work in preserving ancient manuscripts. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely read and influential in his time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Euda was a German artist and illuminator who lived in the 15th century. Euda von Nürnberg was renowned for her intricate and detailed illuminations in religious manuscripts, which were highly sought after by wealthy patrons and the Church.
In the 16th century, Euda Hoffman, a German humanist and writer, made significant contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of her time. Her works, which explored themes of philosophy, religion, and social commentary, were widely read and admired by her contemporaries.
While the name Euda was more commonly used in the Germanic regions during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, it has since become relatively rare and has fallen out of widespread use. However, its historical significance and its connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Germanic peoples make it a unique and fascinating name with a storied past.
People
Euda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Euda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Euda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Euda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Euda 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 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Euda a common name?
We classify Euda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 38 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Euda most popular?
The single biggest year for Euda was 1922, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Euda is about 105 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Euda in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Euda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Euda 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.
Is Euda still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Euda in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Euda can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Euda?
Want to know how many Americans are named Euda? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.