Alda Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AL-duh //ˈɑːl.də//
Origin: German; Italian
Meaning: German: noble; Italian: old
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Alda has roots in the Germanic language family, deriving from the Old High German word "ald," which means "old" or "wise." This term evolved through various forms, including the Proto-Germanic *aldaz, which carried similar meanings. The name entered the English language primarily through the influence of Old Norse and Anglo-Saxon cultures, where it was often associated with wisdom and age, reflecting a cultural reverence for the elderly and their knowledge.
The transition into English can be traced back to the early medieval period, when Germanic tribes began to settle in Britain, bringing their linguistic and cultural influences with them. Historically, the name Alda has been borne by several notable figures, particularly in medieval Europe.
One significant milestone is its association with Alda of France, a noblewoman from the 9th century, who was the daughter of the Count of Paris. The name also appears in various historical texts and genealogies throughout the Middle Ages, often linked to themes of nobility and wisdom.
Additionally, the name has been referenced in literature and folklore, contributing to its enduring presence in European cultural narratives. Culturally, the name Alda resonates with themes of wisdom and maturity, often symbolizing a connection to heritage and tradition.
In some contexts, it has been used as a diminutive or affectionate form, such as "Aldo," which also carries similar connotations of age and respect. The name's historical significance and its associations with wisdom have allowed it to maintain a presence in various cultures, reflecting a broader appreciation for the values of experience and knowledge throughout history.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alda was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Alda has ranked as high as #684 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New York, California, and Massachusetts.
In the past 5 years the name Alda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Alda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Alda (1994)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alda.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1985 | 9 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1976 | 15 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1972 | 22 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1968 | 19 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1966 | 17 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1964 | 17 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1962 | 15 |
| 1961 | 23 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1959 | 26 |
| 1958 | 20 |
| 1957 | 29 |
| 1956 | 24 |
| 1955 | 24 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1953 | 37 |
| 1952 | 29 |
| 1951 | 36 |
| 1950 | 30 |
| 1949 | 41 |
| 1948 | 41 |
| 1947 | 41 |
| 1946 | 39 |
| 1945 | 38 |
| 1944 | 31 |
| 1943 | 40 |
| 1942 | 32 |
| 1941 | 46 |
| 1940 | 50 |
| 1939 | 42 |
| 1938 | 51 |
| 1937 | 42 |
| 1936 | 58 |
| 1935 | 73 |
| 1934 | 61 |
| 1933 | 53 |
| 1932 | 71 |
| 1931 | 69 |
| 1930 | 92 |
| 1929 | 98 |
| 1928 | 99 |
| 1927 | 97 |
| 1926 | 105 |
| 1925 | 148 |
| 1924 | 148 |
| 1923 | 145 |
| 1922 | 132 |
| 1921 | 139 |
| 1920 | 129 |
| 1919 | 144 |
| 1918 | 191 |
| 1917 | 158 |
| 1916 | 128 |
| 1915 | 132 |
| 1914 | 91 |
| 1913 | 69 |
| 1912 | 62 |
| 1911 | 57 |
| 1910 | 44 |
| 1909 | 44 |
| 1908 | 39 |
| 1907 | 43 |
| 1906 | 44 |
| 1905 | 37 |
| 1904 | 29 |
| 1903 | 39 |
| 1902 | 35 |
| 1901 | 44 |
| 1900 | 35 |
| 1899 | 39 |
| 1898 | 36 |
| 1897 | 36 |
| 1896 | 23 |
| 1895 | 33 |
| 1894 | 31 |
| 1893 | 30 |
| 1892 | 20 |
| 1891 | 22 |
| 1890 | 20 |
| 1889 | 19 |
| 1888 | 15 |
| 1887 | 23 |
| 1886 | 23 |
| 1885 | 15 |
| 1884 | 17 |
| 1883 | 8 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1881 | 11 |
| 1880 | 6 |