Nereida Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nereida is a name of Greek origin meaning 'sea nymph'. It evolved from the Ancient Greek 'Nereis' and has variants such as Nereis and Nereyda. The name is associated with traits of beauty and mystique and has gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world. It does not have biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nereida"
Pronunciation
/nɛˈreɪdə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Nereida is derived from the Greek word 'Nereis', which refers to the sea nymphs who were daughters of the sea god Nereus in Greek mythology.
Meaning
sea nymph
Language Evolution
Nereis (Ancient Greek), Nereida (Spanish/Portuguese)
Historical Usage
The name Nereida gained popularity in the Spanish-speaking world, particularly in the late 20th century as a poetic and romantic name associated with beauty and mystique.
Variants & Derivatives
Nereis, Nereida, Nereyda
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nereida is perceived as a unique and elegant name, often associated with artistic and romantic connotations.
Famous People
Nereida Gallardo, a Spanish model and actress., Nereida of Ternopil, a Ukrainian artist.
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✨ Nereida Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 155 peak births in 1981
Geographic Spread
Popular across 9 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nereida"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nereida"
"Nereida" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15579th of 16616 | 6 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 7328th of 9204 | 15 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1579th of 12526 | 833 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1838th of 19264 | 797 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1769th of 27321 | 1,201 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3326th of 35406 | 729 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9797th of 30306 | 122 |
Regional Popularity of "Nereida" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nereida" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
60.57% 1349th/2227 |
27.78% 675th/2430 |
72.13% 2058th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
57.92% 1701st/2937 |
27.48% 957th/3483 |
42.55% 1497th/3518 |
45.57% 1843rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
44.72% 1648th/3685 |
49.72% 2225th/4475 |
31.09% 1615th/5194 |
16.27% 1028th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
73.44% 3365th/4582 |
76.45% 3948th/5164 |
40.23% 2942nd/7313 |
29.16% 2176th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
80.77% 5069th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nereida"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nereida" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Nereida" in the United States
The name Nereida is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nereida has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nereida' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15579th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 7328th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1579th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1838th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1769th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3326th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9797th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nereida' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.