Ethelda
girl nameEthelda entered the US charts in 1910, peaked at #1255 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1910–2025
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rank today
#1255
peak (1920)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2622 |
| 1920s | #2225 |
| 1930s | #3235 |
| 1940s | #3604 |
| 1950s | #4738 |
| 1960s | #6578 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Ethelda are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Ethelda 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 Ethelda in 2025?
- Ethelda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Ethelda most popular?
- Ethelda peaked in 1920, reaching #1255 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Ethelda with classmates?
- Ethelda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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