Emelda
girl nameEmelda entered the US charts in 1907, peaked at #1152 in 1909, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1907–2025
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rank today
#1152
peak (1909)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1396 |
| 1910s | #1863 |
| 1920s | #1530 |
| 1930s | #1669 |
| 1940s | #2120 |
| 1950s | #2504 |
| 1960s | #3764 |
| 1970s | #5993 |
| 1980s | #7935 |
| 1990s | #13200 |
| 2000s | #15352 |
| 2010s | #15011 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Emelda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Emelda alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Emelda in 2025?
- Emelda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Emelda most popular?
- Emelda peaked in 1909, reaching #1152 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Emelda with classmates?
- Emelda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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