girl's name
Ethelda
eh-THEL-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 396
Ethelda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1962 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1920, when 37 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1910.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ethelda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 81 |
| 1920s | 198 |
| 1930s | 65 |
| 1940s | 41 |
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Ethelda?
In 1962, Ethelda was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ethelda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ethelda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ethelda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ethelda
- English eh-THEL-duh
Sibling Names for Ethelda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ethelda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ethelda
How popular is the name Ethelda?
In 1962, Ethelda was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ethelda a girl's or a boy's name?
Ethelda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ethelda?
Ethelda has 3 syllables.
When was Ethelda most popular?
Ethelda peaked in 1920, when 37 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.