Griselda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Griselda is a name of Germanic origin, meaning 'gray battle'. It evolved through various forms such as Griseldis in Latin and Griselda in Old French. The name is often associated with traits of strength and resilience, predominantly due to its literary background. It has no biblical relevance but gained prominence in medieval literature.
The name Griselda is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West 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, Griselda has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling 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 male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Griselda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9331st out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8429th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6096th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4250th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2276th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 909th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 815th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1683rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3435th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Griselda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Griselda"
Pronunciation
/ɡrɪˈzɛldə/
Origin
Germanic
Etymology
The name Griselda originates from the Germanic elements 'gris' meaning 'gray' and 'hild' meaning 'battle'. It can be interpreted as 'gray battle' or 'battle maiden'.
Meaning
gray battle
Language Evolution
Griseldis (Latin), Griselda (Old French), Griselda (Middle English)
Historical Usage
Griselda gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly in the context of literature and folklore, as it became associated with the character in Giovanni Boccaccio's 'The Decameron' and later in Chaucer's works.
Variants & Derivatives
Grizel, Grisella, Grazia
Modern Popularity & Image
Griselda is viewed as an old-fashioned name but has experienced a revival in some circles, often associated with strength and resilience due to its literary connections.
Famous People
Griselda Blanco (notorious figure in the drug trade), Griselda Gambaro (Argentine playwright)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Griselda"
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 "Griselda"
"Griselda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9331st of 10718 | 10 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8429th of 16616 | 51 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 6096th of 9107 | 28 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4250th of 9204 | 81 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2276th of 12526 | 450 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 909th of 19264 | 2,302 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 815th of 27321 | 3,747 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1683rd of 35406 | 1,915 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3435th of 30306 | 552 |
Regional Popularity of "Griselda" 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) |
- | - | - |
55.42% 3501st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Griselda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
100.00% 2353rd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
43.57% 1243rd/2853 |
50.16% 1392nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
40.76% 1197th/2937 |
57.68% 2009th/3483 |
21.63% 761st/3518 |
12.83% 519th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
33.13% 1221st/3685 |
57.77% 2585th/4475 |
15.96% 829th/5194 |
7.14% 451st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
47.18% 2162nd/4582 |
86.77% 4481st/5164 |
21.33% 1560th/7313 |
13.91% 1038th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
45.03% 3072nd/6822 |
31.36% 1968th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Griselda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Griselda" 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.