Parthenia Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: par-THEN-ee-uh //pɑːrˈθɛniə//
Origin: Greek
Meaning: virgin; maiden
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Parthenia has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from the word "parthenos," which translates to "virgin" or "maiden." This term has significant cultural and religious connotations, particularly in relation to the goddess Athena, who was often referred to as "Parthenos" in her role as the virgin protector of the city of Athens. The name entered the Latin lexicon as "Parthenia," maintaining its original meaning and associations.
It was later adopted into English, primarily through the influence of classical literature and the Renaissance's revival of interest in ancient Greek culture. Throughout history, the name Parthenia has been associated with various notable figures and works.
In the 17th century, the name was popularized in England through literary works and poetry that drew upon classical themes. The name's connection to purity and virtue resonated with the ideals of the time, particularly during the period of the English Renaissance when there was a renewed interest in classical antiquity.
Additionally, the name appears in various historical texts and translations, reinforcing its cultural significance. Symbolically, Parthenia embodies the qualities of innocence and femininity, often linked to the ideals of womanhood in ancient societies.
The name has been used in various artistic and literary contexts, reflecting themes of beauty and virtue. While diminutive forms such as "Thena" or "Penny" may arise in contemporary usage, the name Parthenia itself carries a weight of historical and cultural resonance that underscores its enduring legacy.
Its associations with purity and the divine continue to evoke a sense of reverence and admiration in the contexts where it appears.
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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 #3180 nationally, which occurred in 1953, 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)
The name Parthenia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Parthenia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Parthenia.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 11 |
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
| 2023 | 8 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 |
| 2019 | 13 | 13 |
| 2018 | 16 | 16 |
| 2017 | 5 | 5 |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 |
| 2015 | 10 | 10 |
| 2014 | 7 | 7 |
| 2013 | 9 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 | 5 |
| 1979 | 5 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 | 6 |
| 1977 | 8 | 8 |
| 1976 | 7 | 7 |
| 1975 | 7 | 7 |
| 1974 | 8 | 8 |
| 1972 | 10 | 10 |
| 1971 | 9 | 9 |
| 1970 | 7 | 7 |
| 1969 | 6 | 6 |
| 1968 | 7 | 7 |
| 1967 | 14 | 14 |
| 1966 | 5 | 5 |
| 1965 | 10 | 10 |
| 1964 | 13 | 13 |
| 1963 | 14 | 14 |
| 1962 | 14 | 14 |
| 1961 | 14 | 14 |
| 1960 | 13 | 13 |
| 1959 | 13 | 13 |
| 1958 | 20 | 20 |
| 1957 | 15 | 15 |
| 1956 | 17 | 17 |
| 1955 | 17 | 17 |
| 1954 | 16 | 16 |
| 1953 | 28 | 28 |
| 1952 | 21 | 21 |
| 1951 | 13 | 13 |
| 1950 | 24 | 24 |
| 1949 | 14 | 14 |
| 1948 | 18 | 18 |
| 1947 | 21 | 21 |
| 1946 | 21 | 21 |
| 1945 | 21 | 21 |
| 1944 | 14 | 14 |
| 1943 | 17 | 17 |
| 1942 | 19 | 19 |
| 1941 | 9 | 9 |
| 1940 | 16 | 16 |
| 1939 | 16 | 16 |
| 1938 | 12 | 12 |
| 1937 | 22 | 22 |
| 1936 | 23 | 23 |
| 1935 | 15 | 15 |
| 1934 | 16 | 16 |
| 1933 | 11 | 11 |
| 1932 | 20 | 20 |
| 1931 | 17 | 17 |
| 1930 | 20 | 20 |
| 1929 | 22 | 22 |
| 1928 | 20 | 20 |
| 1927 | 15 | 15 |
| 1926 | 21 | 21 |
| 1925 | 16 | 16 |
| 1924 | 13 | 13 |
| 1923 | 28 | 28 |
| 1922 | 22 | 22 |
| 1921 | 26 | 26 |
| 1920 | 15 | 15 |
| 1919 | 18 | 18 |
| 1918 | 21 | 21 |
| 1917 | 21 | 21 |
| 1916 | 27 | 27 |
| 1915 | 15 | 15 |
| 1914 | 21 | 21 |
| 1913 | 22 | 22 |
| 1912 | 15 | 15 |
| 1911 | 9 | 9 |
| 1910 | 13 | 13 |
| 1909 | 10 | 10 |
| 1908 | 6 | 6 |
| 1907 | 13 | 13 |
| 1906 | 7 | 7 |
| 1905 | 11 | 11 |
| 1904 | 10 | 10 |
| 1903 | 14 | 14 |
| 1902 | 9 | 9 |
| 1901 | 8 | 8 |
| 1900 | 10 | 10 |
| 1899 | 7 | 7 |
| 1898 | 9 | 9 |
| 1897 | 7 | 7 |
| 1896 | 14 | 14 |
| 1894 | 6 | 6 |
| 1893 | 6 | 6 |
| 1892 | 13 | 13 |
| 1891 | 8 | 8 |
| 1890 | 9 | 9 |
| 1889 | 7 | 7 |
| 1888 | 9 | 9 |
| 1887 | 7 | 7 |
| 1886 | 13 | 13 |
| 1884 | 8 | 8 |
| 1883 | 8 | 8 |
| 1882 | 8 | 8 |
| 1881 | 7 | 7 |
| 1880 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Parthenia (2018)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TN | 5 |