Walda
girl nameWalda entered the US charts in 1911, peaked at #1548 in 1948, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1911–2025
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rank today
#1548
peak (1948)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3459 |
| 1920s | #4684 |
| 1930s | #2444 |
| 1940s | #2824 |
| 1950s | #4297 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Walda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Walda alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Walda in 2025?
- Walda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Walda most popular?
- Walda peaked in 1948, reaching #1548 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Walda with classmates?
- Walda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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