Gilda Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JIL-duh /ˈdʒɪl.də/
Origin: Italian; Hebrew
Meaning: Italian: gilded; Hebrew: a form of the name Gilead
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gilda has its roots in the Old Germanic name "Gild," which means "sacrifice" or "value." This name evolved through various linguistic stages, transitioning from Old Germanic into Latin as "Gilda," and subsequently into Italian and other Romance languages. The name was introduced into English through the influence of Italian culture, particularly during the Renaissance period when many Italian names gained popularity in English-speaking regions.
Historically, the name Gilda is associated with notable figures, particularly in literature and the arts. One significant milestone is its use in the 19th century, where it appeared in various literary works, reflecting the romantic and artistic movements of the time.
The name also gained recognition through its association with characters in operas and plays, which contributed to its cultural resonance. Although not as widely documented as some other names, Gilda has been linked to themes of beauty and valor in these narratives.
Culturally, Gilda carries connotations of strength and worth, stemming from its original meaning. The name has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including music and theater, often symbolizing a character with depth and complexity.
The diminutive form "Gildy" has also been used in some contexts, although it is less common. Overall, Gilda's historical and cultural significance is rooted in its etymological origins and its representation in the arts, which have helped sustain its presence in various cultures.
Famous people named Gilda
In this section, you will find notable people named Gilda. 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 Gilda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Gilda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Gilda Radner was a comedian and actress best known for Saturday Night Live, Gilda Live, and her role in the film Haunted Honeymoon.
Gilda L. R. is a writer best known for her contributions to the field of literature and her published works.
Fictional characters named Gilda
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Gilda is a fictional character from the animated series The Fairly OddParents. She is a fairy who is known for her rivalry with Timmy Turner and her mischievous antics.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gilda was first seen in the United States in 1898.
Gilda has ranked as high as #801 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Texas, and Massachusetts.
In the past 5 years the name Gilda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Gilda 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 Gilda 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 Gilda.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 10 |
| 2023 | 9 | 9 |
| 2022 | 9 | 9 |
| 2020 | 12 | 12 |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 |
| 2017 | 7 | 7 |
| 2016 | 9 | 9 |
| 2015 | 9 | 9 |
| 2013 | 11 | 11 |
| 2012 | 8 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 | 10 |
| 2009 | 5 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 | 7 |
| 2005 | 15 | 15 |
| 2004 | 11 | 11 |
| 2003 | 5 | 5 |
| 2002 | 12 | 12 |
| 2001 | 14 | 14 |
| 2000 | 17 | 17 |
| 1999 | 20 | 20 |
| 1998 | 21 | 21 |
| 1997 | 28 | 28 |
| 1996 | 65 | 65 |
| 1995 | 23 | 23 |
| 1994 | 11 | 11 |
| 1993 | 19 | 19 |
| 1992 | 16 | 16 |
| 1991 | 28 | 28 |
| 1990 | 31 | 31 |
| 1989 | 14 | 14 |
| 1988 | 23 | 23 |
| 1987 | 22 | 22 |
| 1986 | 24 | 24 |
| 1985 | 25 | 25 |
| 1984 | 30 | 30 |
| 1983 | 30 | 30 |
| 1982 | 30 | 30 |
| 1981 | 26 | 26 |
| 1980 | 41 | 41 |
| 1979 | 29 | 29 |
| 1978 | 45 | 45 |
| 1977 | 32 | 32 |
| 1976 | 36 | 36 |
| 1975 | 53 | 53 |
| 1974 | 40 | 40 |
| 1973 | 47 | 47 |
| 1972 | 55 | 55 |
| 1971 | 60 | 60 |
| 1970 | 65 | 65 |
| 1969 | 57 | 57 |
| 1968 | 54 | 54 |
| 1967 | 67 | 67 |
| 1966 | 74 | 74 |
| 1965 | 85 | 85 |
| 1964 | 92 | 92 |
| 1963 | 110 | 110 |
| 1962 | 113 | 113 |
| 1961 | 123 | 123 |
| 1960 | 138 | 138 |
| 1959 | 139 | 139 |
| 1958 | 144 | 144 |
| 1957 | 172 | 172 |
| 1956 | 179 | 179 |
| 1955 | 194 | 194 |
| 1954 | 249 | 249 |
| 1953 | 242 | 242 |
| 1952 | 263 | 263 |
| 1951 | 265 | 265 |
| 1950 | 232 | 232 |
| 1949 | 244 | 244 |
| 1948 | 281 | 281 |
| 1947 | 346 | 346 |
| 1946 | 305 | 305 |
| 1945 | 68 | 68 |
| 1944 | 61 | 61 |
| 1943 | 39 | 39 |
| 1942 | 55 | 55 |
| 1941 | 50 | 50 |
| 1940 | 71 | 71 |
| 1939 | 75 | 75 |
| 1938 | 72 | 72 |
| 1937 | 81 | 81 |
| 1936 | 74 | 74 |
| 1935 | 112 | 112 |
| 1934 | 110 | 110 |
| 1933 | 123 | 123 |
| 1932 | 188 | 188 |
| 1931 | 179 | 179 |
| 1930 | 210 | 210 |
| 1929 | 257 | 257 |
| 1928 | 291 | 291 |
| 1927 | 321 | 321 |
| 1926 | 293 | 293 |
| 1925 | 200 | 200 |
| 1924 | 202 | 202 |
| 1923 | 148 | 148 |
| 1922 | 164 | 164 |
| 1921 | 154 | 154 |
| 1920 | 130 | 130 |
| 1919 | 125 | 125 |
| 1918 | 115 | 115 |
| 1917 | 135 | 135 |
| 1916 | 123 | 123 |
| 1915 | 101 | 101 |
| 1914 | 96 | 96 |
| 1913 | 78 | 78 |
| 1912 | 50 | 50 |
| 1911 | 42 | 42 |
| 1910 | 34 | 34 |
| 1909 | 23 | 23 |
| 1908 | 26 | 26 |
| 1907 | 17 | 17 |
| 1906 | 7 | 7 |
| 1904 | 8 | 8 |
| 1903 | 6 | 6 |
| 1902 | 7 | 7 |
| 1898 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Gilda (2000)
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 | |
| NY | 5 |