Valda
girl nameValda entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #1069 in 1910, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
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rank today
#1069
peak (1910)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1576 |
| 1900s | #1387 |
| 1910s | #1254 |
| 1920s | #1320 |
| 1930s | #1470 |
| 1940s | #1995 |
| 1950s | #1642 |
| 1960s | #2755 |
| 1970s | #7290 |
| 1980s | #9237 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Valda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Valda alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Valda in 2025?
- Valda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Valda most popular?
- Valda peaked in 1910, reaching #1069 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Valda with classmates?
- Valda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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