Parthenia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationpar-THEN-ee-uh / /pɑːrˈθɛniə/Greek
Meaning
virgin; maiden
Historical & Cultural Background
Parthenia is derived from the Greek word 'parthenos', meaning virgin. The name is often associated with the Parthenon, a temple in Athens dedicated to the goddess Athena, who was revered as a virgin goddess. In ancient Greek culture, the concept of virginity was highly valued, particularly in relation to female deities. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often reflecting ideals of purity and femininity.
Trend Summary
Parthenia has seen limited use in modern times, with very few registrations in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Parthena
- Parthene
International Variants
- Parthena (Greek)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Parthenia was first seen in the United States in 1880. Parthenia has ranked as high as #882 nationally, which occurred in 1923, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Parthenia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Parthenia (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 8 |
| 1883 | 8 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1886 | 13 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1890 | 9 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 13 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 6 |
| 1896 | 14 |
| 1897 | 7 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 7 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 10 |
| 1905 | 11 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 13 |
| 1911 | 9 |
| 1912 | 15 |
| 1913 | 22 |
| 1914 | 21 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1916 | 27 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 21 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 26 |
| 1922 | 22 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 16 |
| 1926 | 21 |
| 1927 | 15 |
| 1928 | 20 |
| 1929 | 22 |
| 1930 | 20 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 20 |
| 1933 | 11 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1937 | 22 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 16 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 19 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 14 |
| 1945 | 21 |
| 1946 | 21 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 18 |
| 1949 | 14 |
| 1950 | 24 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 21 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1954 | 16 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 15 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 13 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 14 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 13 |
| 1965 | 10 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 7 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 16 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 5 |