Feminine dossier · first seen 1884
Nelda
Endangered
Down 98.2% from peak
Peak era
1938
Peak births
567
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Silent Generation
1884Peak 19382025
Quick answers about Nelda
How many people are named Nelda?
An estimated 8,430 living Americans are named Nelda.
How rare is Nelda?
Nelda is very rare among babies today, with 10 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 98.2% from its 1938 peak.
How old is the typical Nelda?
The median age of a living American named Nelda is approximately 75 years, with most bearers falling between 66 and 83 years old.
Is Nelda still popular?
No. Nelda is endangered as a baby name, down 98.2% from its 1938 peak with 10 births in 2025.
Peak year
1938
Decline from peak
98.2%
2025
10
All-time
20,139