girl's name
Ouida
WEE-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 4,886
Ouida is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 6 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 1924, when 151 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1887.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ouida Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 14 |
| 1890s | 123 |
| 1900s | 217 |
| 1910s | 757 |
| 1920s | 1,347 |
| 1930s | 1,027 |
| 1940s | 598 |
| 1950s | 439 |
| 1960s | 220 |
| 1970s | 112 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 6 |
How Popular Is Ouida?
In 1995, Ouida was given to 6 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 Ouida
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ouida Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ouida over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ouida
- English WEE-duh
Sibling Names for Ouida
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ouida — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ouida
How popular is the name Ouida?
In 1995, Ouida was given to 6 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 Ouida a girl's or a boy's name?
Ouida is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ouida?
Ouida has 2 syllables.
When was Ouida most popular?
Ouida peaked in 1924, when 151 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.