Wilda
girl nameWilda entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #326 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#326
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #621 |
| 1890s | #533 |
| 1900s | #464 |
| 1910s | #393 |
| 1920s | #349 |
| 1930s | #408 |
| 1940s | #590 |
| 1950s | #1002 |
| 1960s | #1932 |
| 1970s | #4487 |
| 1980s | #8181 |
| 1990s | #10572 |
| 2000s | #13521 |
| 2010s | #11835 |
| 2020s | #15306 |
Living bearers
About 3,400 people named Wilda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wilda alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wilda in 2025?
- Wilda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wilda most popular?
- Wilda peaked in 1926, reaching #326 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wilda with classmates?
- Wilda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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