Acadia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'peaceful' or 'idyllic', Acadia is a feminine name of Greek origin.
Meaning of the Name Acadia
Acadia is a feminine name of Greek origin. It is derived from the ancient Greek word 'Arcadia', which refers to a region in Greece associated with natural beauty and harmony. The name Acadia is often associated with peace, tranquility, and a connection to nature. It has a serene and poetic quality. In Greek mythology, Arcadia was believed to be the home of the god Pan, who was associated with nature and the wild.
Popularity of the Name Acadia
The popularity for the name Acadia peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 62 births, which ranked number 4,948 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Acadia had the most female births in 2018 with 62, which ranked number 2,742 out of 18,126 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Acadia has declined over the last ten years from 45 births to 41 births, a decline of -8.89%. Among females, Acadia has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 45 births to 41 births, a decline of -8.89%.
Nationwide Popularity of Acadia
- 20 Year Trend of Acadia: 127.78%
- 10 Year Trend of Acadia: -8.89%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Acadia: -8.89%
Popularity of Acadia by State
Among females, Acadia was most popular in Northeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in ME, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Acadia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 179 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Acadia
- Total Births of Acadia: 41 (-0.93%)
- Female Births of Acadia: 41 (-0.93%)
Given the downward trend of Acadia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.93% decrease in total births, for a total of 41 births in 2024. For Females, births for Acadia have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 41 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.93%.