Alda
girl nameAlda entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #448 in 1901, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#448
peak (1901)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #597 |
| 1890s | #542 |
| 1900s | #556 |
| 1910s | #581 |
| 1920s | #656 |
| 1930s | #905 |
| 1940s | #1330 |
| 1950s | #2009 |
| 1960s | #3331 |
| 1970s | #4499 |
| 1980s | #6492 |
| 1990s | #9675 |
| 2000s | #13948 |
| 2010s | #14151 |
| 2020s | #13462 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Alda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Alda alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Alda in 2025?
- Alda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Alda most popular?
- Alda peaked in 1901, reaching #448 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Alda with classmates?
- Alda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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