Weida
A feminine Chinese name representing "greatness", "eminence", or "majesty".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Weida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Weida today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Weida births was 1947 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Weida. 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 Weida is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Weidas were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Weida. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1947
5 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1952 SSA rank
#6,376
Tracked since 1947
Popularity
Weida: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Weida from the 1940s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Weida 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 Weida 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 Weida
The given name Weida originates from the Chinese language and culture, with its roots traced back to ancient times. Weida is a combination of two Chinese characters, "Wei" and "Da," which together convey the meaning of "great" or "magnificent."
In traditional Chinese literature, the term "Weida" was often used to describe individuals of exceptional character, achievements, or virtues. It was a title bestowed upon those who had made significant contributions to society or demonstrated remarkable wisdom and leadership qualities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Weida can be found in the historical text "Shiji" (Records of the Grand Historian), written by Sima Qian during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). This seminal work chronicles the lives and deeds of influential figures, including rulers, philosophers, and military leaders.
Throughout Chinese history, several notable individuals have borne the name Weida. One such example is Weida Zhang (1335-1384), a revered Confucian scholar and philosopher during the Yuan Dynasty. His teachings and writings greatly influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another prominent figure was Weida Li (1565-1618), a renowned poet and calligrapher of the Ming Dynasty. His works were celebrated for their elegance and profound insights, and he was widely regarded as a master of the literary arts.
During the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Weida Ren (1823-1857) gained recognition as a prominent military strategist and reformer. He played a pivotal role in modernizing the imperial army and advocating for the adoption of Western military tactics and technologies.
In more recent times, Weida Guo (1913-2008) was a respected archaeologist and anthropologist. His groundbreaking research and excavations shed light on the rich cultural heritage of ancient China, contributing significantly to the understanding of its history and traditions.
Lastly, Weida Zhou (1924-2019) was a renowned mathematician and educator. His contributions to the field of mathematics, particularly in the areas of partial differential equations and functional analysis, earned him international recognition and numerous accolades.
These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the name Weida throughout Chinese history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and the cultural tapestry of their nation.
People
Weida + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Weida as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with W
Other first names starting with W with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Weida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Weida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Weida 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Weida a common name?
We classify Weida as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Weida most popular?
The single biggest year for Weida was 1947, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Weida is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Weida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Weida 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.