Nydra
A feminine name derived from the word "hydra", meaning mythological serpent creature.
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Nydra. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nydra today is around 45 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nydra births was 1981 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nydra. 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 Nydra. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1981
14 babies that year
Average age
45
years old
1981 SSA rank
#5,163
Tracked since 1981
Popularity
Nydra: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Nydra 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 Nydra during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 14 | 14 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Nydra
The name Nydra has its origins in the ancient Greek language, with roots dating back to the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "hydra," which refers to the mythical serpent-like creature with multiple heads. This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with strength, resilience, and the ability to overcome challenges.
In ancient Greek mythology, the Hydra was a formidable monster that guarded the entrance to the Underworld. It was famously slain by Heracles (known as Hercules in Roman mythology) as one of his twelve labors. The symbolism of the Hydra and its link to the name Nydra could represent a person's ability to confront and overcome adversity, much like the legendary hero Heracles.
The earliest recorded use of the name Nydra can be traced back to the 5th century BCE, when it appeared in ancient Greek texts and records. One notable individual from this time period was Nydra of Corinth, a renowned philosopher and scholar who contributed to the development of early Greek thought.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who carried the name Nydra. In the 3rd century CE, Nydra of Alexandria was a prominent mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the understanding of celestial bodies and the movements of the heavens.
During the Byzantine era, Nydra Komnenos (1025-1094) was a notable figure. She was a member of the influential Komnenos dynasty and played a significant role in the political and cultural affairs of the Byzantine Empire.
In the 16th century, Nydra Palaiologina (1510-1572) was a renowned poet and writer who worked to preserve and promote the Greek language and literature during the Ottoman occupation of Greece.
Another notable figure was Nydra Karamanli (1780-1848), a prominent philanthropist and patron of the arts. She was instrumental in supporting the Greek War of Independence and played a vital role in the cultural renaissance of Greece during the 19th century.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Nydra throughout history, each making their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of their respective eras.
People
Nydra + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nydra as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nydra: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nydra?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nydra 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Nydra a common name?
We classify Nydra as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nydra most popular?
The single biggest year for Nydra was 1981, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nydra is about 45 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 Nydra in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nydra a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nydra 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 Nydra still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nydra 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 Nydra 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 have Nydra as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.