Awilda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Awilda is an Old Norse name meaning 'wealthy battle', derived from elements signifying prosperity and conflict. Its historical forms trace back to Old Norse and it is seldom used today, often symbolizing strength and courage.
The name Awilda is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Awilda has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast. Across generations, 'Awilda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5533rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8072nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1533rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2127th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7350th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Awilda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Awilda"
Pronunciation
/əˈwɪldə/
Origin
Old Norse
Etymology
The name Awilda is derived from the Old Norse elements 'auðr', meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity', and 'hildr', meaning 'battle'.
Meaning
wealthy battle
Language Evolution
Old Norse: Ávilda, Middle English: Awilda, Modern English: Awilda
Historical Usage
Awilda gained some popularity in medieval Scandinavia and has been used in various forms in literature and folklore.
Variants & Derivatives
Aveline, Avilda, Alda
Modern Popularity & Image
Awilda is a relatively rare name today, often associated with strength and resilience due to its meaning.
Famous People
Awilda, a legendary Viking heroine
📊 Awilda Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 89 peak births in 1959
Geographic Spread
Popular across 5 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Awilda"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Awilda"
"Awilda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 5533rd of 9107 | 39 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8072nd of 9204 | 10 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1533rd of 12526 | 880 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2127th of 19264 | 633 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7350th of 27321 | 158 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Awilda" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Awilda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
87.20% 1942nd/2227 |
25.39% 617th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
70.79% 2079th/2937 |
21.73% 757th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
61.39% 2747th/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Awilda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Awilda" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.