Acadia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-KAY-dee-uh / əˈkeɪdiəLatin; Native American
Meaning
Latin: 'from Acadia'; Native American: 'place of plenty'
Historical & Cultural Background
Acadia is derived from the Latin word 'Arcadia', which refers to a region in Greece known for its pastoral beauty. The name is also associated with the Acadian people, descendants of French colonists in Canada. The term 'Acadia' has been used to describe a region in northeastern North America, reflecting a rich cultural heritage.
Trend Summary
Acadia has seen a modest rise in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Akadia
- Cady
International Variants
- Acadia (English)
Famous people named Acadia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Acadia was first seen in the United States in 1983. Acadia has ranked as high as #1317 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Maine, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and California. In the past 5 years the name Acadia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Acadia (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 16 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 30 |
| 2005 | 32 |
| 2006 | 42 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 40 |
| 2010 | 38 |
| 2011 | 40 |
| 2012 | 45 |
| 2013 | 48 |
| 2014 | 43 |
| 2015 | 45 |
| 2016 | 33 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2018 | 62 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 41 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 35 |