girl's name
Waltraud
VAHL-trowt (German)
- Origin German
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 80
Waltraud is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1953 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Waltraud is a name of German origin.
- Peaked in France in 1942, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1941.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Waltraud Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Waltraud?
In 1953, Waltraud was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Waltraud
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Waltraud over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Waltraud
- German VAHL-trowt
Sibling Names for Waltraud
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Waltraud — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Waltraud
Is Waltraud a girl's or a boy's name?
Waltraud is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Waltraud?
Waltraud has 2 syllables.
When was Waltraud most popular?
Waltraud peaked in 1942, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.