Gilda
girl nameGilda entered the US charts in 1898, peaked at #381 in 1927, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1898–2025
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rank today
#381
peak (1927)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1502 |
| 1900s | #1210 |
| 1910s | #639 |
| 1920s | #493 |
| 1930s | #641 |
| 1940s | #804 |
| 1950s | #658 |
| 1960s | #1191 |
| 1970s | #2028 |
| 1980s | #3488 |
| 1990s | #4600 |
| 2000s | #11194 |
| 2010s | #11151 |
| 2020s | #9664 |
Living bearers
About 5,100 people named Gilda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gilda alive today was born around 1947, making them about 78 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gilda in 2025?
- Gilda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gilda most popular?
- Gilda peaked in 1927, reaching #381 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gilda with classmates?
- Gilda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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