girl's name
Placida
PLAH-see-dah
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 168
Placida is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1955 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1917, when 13 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1899.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Placida Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 46 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Placida?
In 1955, Placida was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Placida Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Placida
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Placida Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Placida over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Placida
- Pronunciation PLAH-see-dah
Sibling Names for Placida
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Placida — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Placida
How popular is the name Placida?
In 1955, Placida was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Placida a girl's or a boy's name?
Placida is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Placida?
Placida has 3 syllables.
When was Placida most popular?
Placida peaked in 1917, when 13 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.