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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: EL-duh /ˈɛl.də/
Origin: Italian; German
Meaning: Italian: 'warrior'; German: 'noble'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Elda has roots in the Old High German word "ald," meaning "old" or "wise." This term evolved through various linguistic stages, including Middle High German, before being adopted into other languages. The name entered the English lexicon through the influence of Germanic tribes during the early medieval period, particularly as the Anglo-Saxons settled in England from the 5th century onward.
The transformation of the name into its current form reflects the phonetic and orthographic changes that occurred as the English language developed. Historically, the name Elda is associated with various figures in medieval literature and folklore.
While not as widely documented as some names, it can be linked to the broader tradition of names that signify wisdom or age, often revered in various cultures. The name may also find connections to saints or notable figures in Christian history, although specific references are less prominent compared to more common names.
The use of Elda in literature or as a character name can be traced back to the medieval period, where names denoting wisdom were often favored in storytelling. Culturally, Elda embodies a sense of respect for age and wisdom, qualities that have been valued across many societies.
The name's connotations of wisdom resonate with various traditions that celebrate elder figures as sources of knowledge and guidance. This thematic significance has allowed the name to endure in various forms and adaptations throughout history, contributing to its lasting presence in different cultures.
While diminutive forms or variations may exist, Elda itself remains a distinct representation of these attributes.
Famous people named Elda
In this section, you will find notable people named Elda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Elda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Elda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Elda de la Rosa is a singer best known for her work in the Latin music genre.
Elda M. de la Torre is a writer best known for her contributions to contemporary literature.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Elda was first seen in the United States in 1880.
Elda has ranked as high as #720 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has been most popular in Texas, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Wisconsin.
In the past 5 years the name Elda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Elda 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 Elda 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 Elda.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2022 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2020 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2018 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 2016 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2015 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2014 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2013 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2012 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2011 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2009 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 2008 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 2007 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 2006 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 2005 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| 2004 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2002 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 2001 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 2000 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1999 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1998 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1997 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1996 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1995 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1994 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1993 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1992 | 44 | 0 | 44 |
| 1991 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1990 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 1989 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1988 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1987 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1986 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1985 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1984 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1983 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1982 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1981 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1980 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1979 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1978 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1977 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1976 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1975 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1974 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
| 1973 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1972 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1971 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 1970 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1969 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| 1968 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1967 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1966 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1965 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| 1964 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 1963 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1962 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| 1961 | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| 1960 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 1959 | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| 1958 | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| 1957 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1956 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1955 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 1954 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| 1953 | 48 | 0 | 48 |
| 1952 | 50 | 0 | 50 |
| 1951 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
| 1950 | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| 1949 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 1948 | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| 1947 | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| 1946 | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| 1945 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1944 | 63 | 0 | 63 |
| 1943 | 70 | 0 | 70 |
| 1942 | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| 1941 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| 1940 | 66 | 0 | 66 |
| 1939 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 1938 | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| 1937 | 75 | 0 | 75 |
| 1936 | 91 | 0 | 91 |
| 1935 | 95 | 0 | 95 |
| 1934 | 94 | 0 | 94 |
| 1933 | 117 | 0 | 117 |
| 1932 | 124 | 0 | 124 |
| 1931 | 117 | 5 | 112 |
| 1930 | 155 | 0 | 155 |
| 1929 | 156 | 0 | 156 |
| 1928 | 189 | 6 | 183 |
| 1927 | 169 | 5 | 164 |
| 1926 | 181 | 5 | 176 |
| 1925 | 188 | 0 | 188 |
| 1924 | 202 | 0 | 202 |
| 1923 | 208 | 0 | 208 |
| 1922 | 216 | 0 | 216 |
| 1921 | 243 | 0 | 243 |
| 1920 | 203 | 5 | 198 |
| 1919 | 241 | 5 | 236 |
| 1918 | 248 | 0 | 248 |
| 1917 | 250 | 0 | 250 |
| 1916 | 255 | 5 | 250 |
| 1915 | 241 | 0 | 241 |
| 1914 | 155 | 0 | 155 |
| 1913 | 143 | 0 | 143 |
| 1912 | 124 | 6 | 118 |
| 1911 | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| 1910 | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| 1909 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1908 | 59 | 0 | 59 |
| 1907 | 62 | 0 | 62 |
| 1906 | 64 | 0 | 64 |
| 1905 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| 1904 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1903 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
| 1902 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 1901 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1900 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| 1899 | 39 | 0 | 39 |
| 1898 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1897 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1896 | 46 | 0 | 46 |
| 1895 | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| 1894 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1893 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| 1892 | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| 1891 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| 1890 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1889 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1888 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1887 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1886 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1885 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1884 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1883 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1882 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1881 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1880 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
Top States for Elda (2019)
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 |