girl's name
Welda
WEL-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 118
Welda is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1953 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 1942, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Welda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 15 |
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 37 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 7 |
How Popular Is Welda?
In 1953, Welda 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 Welda
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 Welda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Welda
- English WEL-duh
Sibling Names for Welda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Welda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Welda
How popular is the name Welda?
In 1953, Welda 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 Welda a girl's or a boy's name?
Welda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Welda?
Welda has 2 syllables.
When was Welda most popular?
Welda peaked in 1942, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.