Ouida Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Ouida is an Italian name derived from 'Guida,' meaning 'leader' or 'guide.' It has evolved through various historical forms and gained popularity in the 19th century due to the English novelist Ouida. The name is often associated with literary and artistic fields, and it does not have notable biblical relevance.
The name Ouida is most popular in Mississippi, 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, Ouida has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Ouida' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 676th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 756th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1617th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4426th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 18043rd out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Ouida' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ouida"
Pronunciation
/ˈwiːdə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Ouida is derived from the Italian name 'Guida,' which is a diminutive of 'Aguida' or 'Aguido,' meaning 'leader' or 'guide.'
Meaning
leader, guide
Language Evolution
Guida, Aguida, Aguido, Ouida
Historical Usage
The name Ouida gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly through the works of the English novelist Ouida, whose real name was Maria Louise Ramé.
Variants & Derivatives
Guida, Aguida, Aguido
Modern Popularity & Image
Ouida is perceived as a unique and somewhat vintage name, often associated with literary and artistic circles due to its association with the novelist.
Famous People
Ouida (Maria Louise Ramé), English novelist, Ouida (pseudonym of multiple artists and writers)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ouida"
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 "Ouida"
"Ouida" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 676th of 9107 | 2,046 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 756th of 9204 | 1,651 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1617th of 12526 | 794 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4426th of 19264 | 208 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 18043rd of 27321 | 24 |
Regional Popularity of "Ouida" 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) |
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Regional Popularity of "Ouida" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
17.41% 412th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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19.42% 457th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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34.88% 995th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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100.00% 3518th/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ouida"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ouida" 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.