Holding steady.
Popularity of Birdena since 1915
Babies named Birdena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1953, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Birdena's real moment was 1917.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 43 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Birdena is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915 and saw its peak usage in 1917, with just 5 births that year. Since then, the name has been used sporadically but has never ranked in the top 1000. Its trajectory is stable but extremely low, reflecting its status as a virtually forgotten name from the early 20th century. The name likely originated as an elaboration of the surname or word Byrd, combined with the fashionable suffix -ena, or as a variant of the nickname Birdie. Birdena remains a highly unusual choice, almost exclusively given to girls, and has no recorded usage in any U.S. state in significant numbers.
Birdena appears to be a feminine elaboration of the English surname or word Byrd (meaning 'bird'), likely formed by adding the popular feminine suffix -ena. It may also be a variant of Birdie, a diminutive of names like Bertha or a direct nickname for 'bird'. The name saw limited use in the early 20th century, with its peak in 1917, but never achieved widespread popularity.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Birdie
Sibling names for Birdena
Names that share Birdena's style, for a brother or sister.
