Shelda
girl nameShelda entered the US charts in 1935, peaked at #1501 in 1941, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1935–2025
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rank today
#1501
peak (1941)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2251 |
| 1940s | #2810 |
| 1950s | #3211 |
| 1960s | #3704 |
| 1970s | #6246 |
| 1980s | #9647 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Shelda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Shelda alive today was born around 1957, making them about 68 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Shelda in 2025?
- Shelda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Shelda most popular?
- Shelda peaked in 1941, reaching #1501 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Shelda with classmates?
- Shelda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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