Alda Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

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.

Sibling suggestions

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Similar names

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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 #907 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New York, Texas, and California.

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.

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 Total Births Boy Girl
2023 6 0 6
2018 8 0 8
2012 5 0 5
2011 7 0 7
2010 6 0 6
2007 5 0 5
2003 7 0 7
2000 7 0 7
1998 5 0 5
1997 5 0 5
1996 5 0 5
1995 10 0 10
1994 11 0 11
1993 10 0 10
1992 11 0 11
1991 13 0 13
1990 10 0 10
1989 10 0 10
1987 8 0 8
1986 11 0 11
1985 9 0 9
1984 10 0 10
1983 12 0 12
1982 8 0 8
1981 17 0 17
1980 10 0 10
1979 13 0 13
1978 12 0 12
1977 8 0 8
1976 15 0 15
1975 14 0 14
1974 11 0 11
1973 15 0 15
1972 22 0 22
1971 22 0 22
1970 13 0 13
1969 14 0 14
1968 19 0 19
1967 10 0 10
1966 17 0 17
1965 11 0 11
1964 17 0 17
1963 11 0 11
1962 15 0 15
1961 23 0 23
1960 26 0 26
1959 26 0 26
1958 20 0 20
1957 29 0 29
1956 24 0 24
1955 24 0 24
1954 28 0 28
1953 37 0 37
1952 29 0 29
1951 36 0 36
1950 30 0 30
1949 41 0 41
1948 41 0 41
1947 41 0 41
1946 39 0 39
1945 38 0 38
1944 31 0 31
1943 40 0 40
1942 32 0 32
1941 46 0 46
1940 50 0 50
1939 42 0 42
1938 51 0 51
1937 42 0 42
1936 58 0 58
1935 73 0 73
1934 61 0 61
1933 53 0 53
1932 71 0 71
1931 69 0 69
1930 92 0 92
1929 98 0 98
1928 99 0 99
1927 97 0 97
1926 105 0 105
1925 148 0 148
1924 148 0 148
1923 145 0 145
1922 132 0 132
1921 144 5 139
1920 129 0 129
1919 144 0 144
1918 191 0 191
1917 163 5 158
1916 128 0 128
1915 132 0 132
1914 91 0 91
1913 69 0 69
1912 62 0 62
1911 57 0 57
1910 44 0 44
1909 44 0 44
1908 39 0 39
1907 43 0 43
1906 44 0 44
1905 37 0 37
1904 29 0 29
1903 39 0 39
1902 35 0 35
1901 44 0 44
1900 35 0 35
1899 39 0 39
1898 36 0 36
1897 36 0 36
1896 23 0 23
1895 33 0 33
1894 31 0 31
1893 30 0 30
1892 20 0 20
1891 22 0 22
1890 20 0 20
1889 19 0 19
1888 15 0 15
1887 23 0 23
1886 23 0 23
1885 15 0 15
1884 17 0 17
1883 8 0 8
1882 6 0 6
1881 11 0 11
1880 6 0 6

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. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 5
100%