girl's name
Thelda
THEL-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 521
Thelda is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1955 it was given to 7 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 1926, when 32 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1902.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Thelda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1900s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 94 |
| 1920s | 196 |
| 1930s | 119 |
| 1940s | 85 |
| 1950s | 22 |
How Popular Is Thelda?
In 1955, Thelda was given to 7 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 Thelda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Thelda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Thelda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Thelda
- English THEL-duh
Sibling Names for Thelda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Thelda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Thelda
How popular is the name Thelda?
In 1955, Thelda was given to 7 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 Thelda a girl's or a boy's name?
Thelda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Thelda?
Thelda has 2 syllables.
When was Thelda most popular?
Thelda peaked in 1926, when 32 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.