Zelda
girl name#832 in 2025Zelda entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #374 in 1911, ranks #832 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#832
rank today
#374
peak (1911)
328
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #852 |
| 1890s | #599 |
| 1900s | #446 |
| 1910s | #406 |
| 1920s | #442 |
| 1930s | #519 |
| 1940s | #765 |
| 1950s | #906 |
| 1960s | #986 |
| 1970s | #2939 |
| 1980s | #4921 |
| 1990s | #7025 |
| 2000s | #3921 |
| 2010s | #1223 |
| 2020s | #687 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zelda has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 9,700 people named Zelda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zelda alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zelda in 2025?
- Zelda ranks #832 among US girl names in 2025, with 328 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zelda most popular?
- Zelda peaked in 1911, reaching #374 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zelda with classmates?
- Zelda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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