girl's name
Wilda
WIL-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 12,784
Wilda is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2022 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 1926, when 411 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wilda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 123 |
| 1890s | 309 |
| 1900s | 534 |
| 1910s | 2,106 |
| 1920s | 3,643 |
| 1930s | 2,629 |
| 1940s | 1,699 |
| 1950s | 993 |
| 1960s | 431 |
| 1970s | 154 |
| 1980s | 82 |
| 1990s | 52 |
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Wilda?
In 2022, Wilda 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.
Where Wilda Is Used
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 Wilda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wilda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wilda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wilda
- English WIL-duh
Sibling Names for Wilda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wilda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wilda
How popular is the name Wilda?
In 2022, Wilda 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 Wilda a girl's or a boy's name?
Wilda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wilda?
Wilda has 2 syllables.
When was Wilda most popular?
Wilda peaked in 1926, when 411 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.