Elda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Elda is an Old English name that means wise or noble. Its evolution includes forms like Alda and Eld. The name is often associated with traits of wisdom and strength, though it has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity during the medieval period and has a modern perception as a vintage yet strong name.
The name Elda is most popular in North Dakota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Elda has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Elda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 5048th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5874th out of 6773 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 458th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 734th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1338th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2258th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3402nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5659th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7491st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Elda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Elda"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛldə/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Elda is derived from the Old English word 'eld', which means 'age' or 'old'. It is often interpreted as 'wise' or 'noble'.
Meaning
wise, noble
Language Evolution
Elda (Old English), Alda (Old High German), Eld (Middle English)
Historical Usage
Elda gained popularity in various European cultures, particularly during the medieval period, as a name associated with wisdom and nobility.
Variants & Derivatives
Alda, Hilda, Eldora
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Elda is considered a unique and vintage name, often associated with strength and wisdom.
Famous People
Elda de la Rosa, a renowned artist, Elda of Norway, a historical figure known for her contributions to society
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Elda"
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 "Elda"
"Elda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 5048th of 7545 | 31 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5874th of 6773 | 11 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 458th of 9107 | 3,892 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 734th of 9204 | 1,762 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1338th of 12526 | 1,131 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2258th of 19264 | 582 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3402nd of 27321 | 475 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5659th of 35406 | 351 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 7491st of 30306 | 181 |
Regional Popularity of "Elda" 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 "Elda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
22.25% 315th/1416 |
28.35% 391st/1379 |
35.29% 835th/2366 |
33.54% 383rd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
38.42% 594th/1546 |
39.27% 611th/1556 |
38.72% 911th/2353 |
57.92% 896th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
76.11% 1695th/2227 |
67.53% 1641st/2430 |
32.56% 929th/2853 |
46.41% 1288th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
34.14% 1201st/3518 |
38.40% 1553rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
35.37% 1837th/5194 |
31.41% 1984th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
46.51% 3401st/7313 |
60.27% 4498th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
84.54% 5767th/6822 |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Elda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Elda" 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.