Amelda
girl nameAmelda entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2537 in 1942, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2537
peak (1942)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3631 |
| 1920s | #3538 |
| 1930s | #3413 |
| 1940s | #3875 |
| 1950s | #5156 |
| 1960s | #5164 |
| 1970s | #8324 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Amelda are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Amelda alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Amelda in 2025?
- Amelda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Amelda most popular?
- Amelda peaked in 1942, reaching #2537 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Amelda with classmates?
- Amelda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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