Historia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "history" or "account".
Name Census estimates that about 69 living Americans carry the first name Historia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Historia today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Historia births was 2024 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Historia. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Historia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
69
~ 1 in 4,967,454 Americans
Peak year
2024
21 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,846
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Historia: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Historia 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 Historia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 69 | 69 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Historia
Historia is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word "historia," which means "history" or "narrative." Its origins can be traced back to Ancient Greece, where the word "historia" was used to refer to knowledge acquired through inquiry or investigation.
The name Historia has been used throughout history, primarily in Europe and regions influenced by Latin and Greek cultures. It was particularly popular during the Renaissance period when there was a renewed interest in classical literature and philosophy.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Historia can be found in the works of ancient Greek historians like Herodotus and Thucydides, who were considered the "fathers of history." They used the term "historia" to describe their writings, which aimed to record and preserve the events and stories of their time.
In the Middle Ages, the name Historia gained popularity among scholars and intellectuals who studied and preserved historical records. During this period, it was common for individuals to adopt names related to their profession or area of expertise.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Historia. One of the most famous was Historia de Regibus Britanniae, a 12th-century chronicler and author of the "Historia Regum Britanniae" (History of the Kings of Britain), a seminal work that influenced later literary works and shaped the legends of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table.
Another notable figure was Historia Ecclesiastica, a 6th-century Benedictine monk and historian who wrote the "Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum" (Ecclesiastical History of the English People), one of the most important sources for early British history.
In the 15th century, Historia Anglicana was a English chronicler known for her work "Historia Anglicana" (History of England), which covered the reigns of several English monarchs.
Durante la época del Renacimiento, Historia Florentina fue una destacada cronista italiana que escribió la "Historia Florentina" (Historia de Florencia), una obra que detallaba la historia política y cultural de la ciudad de Florencia.
Finalmente, en el siglo XVIII, Historia Philosophica fue una filósofa e historiadora alemana cuya obra "Historia Philosophica" (Historia de la Filosofía) fue una influyente exploración del pensamiento filosófico a través de los siglos.
People
Historia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Historia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Historia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Historia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 69 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Historia 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 4,967,454 US residents.
Is Historia a common name?
We classify Historia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 59.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 69 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Historia most popular?
The single biggest year for Historia was 2024, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Historia is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Historia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Historia 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.