Girl · #6,580 in 2026

Ethelda

Name: Popularity of the name Ethelda in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ethelda, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,580

Peak Rank

#1,255 (1920)

Total Babies

396

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1910

First Year

1962

Last Year

1920

Peak Year

#1255

Peak Rank

396

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ethelda

Ethelda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1910, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 37 Etheldas were born — ranking #1,255 that year. As of 2026, Ethelda ranks #6,580 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 396 Etheldas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Ethelda

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ethelda is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethelda

What does the name Ethelda mean?

Ethelda is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1910. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ethelda in 2026?

In 2026, Ethelda ranks #6,580 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Ethelda most popular?

Ethelda reached its peak popularity in 1920, ranking #1,255 that year with 37 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Ethelda most popular?

Ethelda has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ethelda.

Is Ethelda a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ethelda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ethelda?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ethelda include Victorine, Aggie, Alita. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ethelda

Ethelda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1910 and has accumulated 396 births in the dataset. Ethelda's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #1,255. Use the chart and map above to compare Ethelda's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.