How Many People Are Named Imelda?

7,442

people in the United States are named Imelda

1 in 45,014 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#3277

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0022%

Of US population

Peak Year

1978

149 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: Italian, Spanish
Pronunciation: ee-MEL-da
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Italian and Spanish form of IRMHILD. The Blessed Imelda was a young 14th-century nun from Bologna.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 57.6 years old

Young (<30) 1,384
18.6%
Adult (30–60) 3,009
40.4%
Senior (>60) 3,049
41%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1891 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 2,223
California 1,754
Illinois 221
Massachusetts 142
Pennsylvania 86
Arizona 79
Ohio 55
New York 48
Wisconsin 40
Louisiana 36

💡 Fun Facts About "Imelda"

  • 42 babies were named Imelda in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1978
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1891
  • Most popular in Texas

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