Nilda
girl nameNilda entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #946 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#946
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3459 |
| 1920s | #2992 |
| 1930s | #2166 |
| 1940s | #1881 |
| 1950s | #1131 |
| 1960s | #1219 |
| 1970s | #1924 |
| 1980s | #3228 |
| 1990s | #6165 |
| 2000s | #11671 |
| 2010s | #14848 |
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Nilda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nilda alive today was born around 1962, making them about 63 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nilda in 2025?
- Nilda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nilda most popular?
- Nilda peaked in 1957, reaching #946 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nilda with classmates?
- Nilda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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