How Many People Are Named Nelda?

20,134

people in the United States are named Nelda

1 in 16,638 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#1838

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0060%

Of US population

Peak Year

1938

567 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: NEL-də
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Possibly an elaboration of NELL using the popular name suffix da.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
100.0%
Male
0.0%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 82.5 years old

Young (<30) 163
0.8%
Adult (30–60) 1,504
7.5%
Senior (>60) 18,467
91.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1884 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 6,491
Louisiana 956
Alabama 916
Oklahoma 897
Mississippi 762
Tennessee 612
Missouri 565
Illinois 541
Arkansas 537
Kentucky 522

💡 Fun Facts About "Nelda"

  • 11 babies were named Nelda in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1938
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1884
  • Most popular in Texas

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