Emelda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Emelda is a name of Latin origin, meaning 'rival in battle'. It evolved from Aemelda in Latin to its modern form in English. The name carries traits of uniqueness and elegance, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the early 20th century and continues to be appreciated today.
The name Emelda is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Emelda has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Emelda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1700th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1812th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2654th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4920th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 11577th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 25294th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Emelda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Emelda"
Pronunciation
/ɪˈmɛldə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
Emelda is derived from the Latin name 'Aemelda', which is a combination of the elements 'aemulus', meaning 'rival', and 'hilde', meaning 'battle'.
Meaning
rival in battle
Language Evolution
Aemelda (Latin), Emelda (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Emelda gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, and has remained a distinctive name since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Emelda, Emelda, Emmy
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Emelda is perceived as a unique and elegant name, favored by parents looking for something uncommon yet classic.
Famous People
Emelda Staunton, a celebrated English actress known for her roles in film and theater.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Emelda"
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 "Emelda"
"Emelda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1700th of 9107 | 411 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1812th of 9204 | 374 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2654th of 12526 | 346 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4920th of 19264 | 176 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 11577th of 27321 | 73 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 25294th of 30306 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Emelda" 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 "Emelda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
34.11% 807th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
37.95% 893rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
44.34% 1265th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
75.78% 2666th/3518 |
81.80% 3308th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Emelda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Emelda" 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.