Genelda
girl nameGenelda entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2963 in 1940, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2963
peak (1940)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4594 |
| 1920s | #4440 |
| 1930s | #3870 |
| 1940s | #3989 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Genelda are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Genelda alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Genelda in 2025?
- Genelda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Genelda most popular?
- Genelda peaked in 1940, reaching #2963 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Genelda with classmates?
- Genelda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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