Imelda Girl

Popularity: #908 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationih-MEL-duh / ɪˈmɛl.də

Spanish; German

Meaning

Spanish: powerful fighter; German: universal battle

Historical & Cultural Background

Imelda is a name of Spanish origin, often associated with the historical figure Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady of the Philippines. The name has also been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish-speaking countries. In Germany, it is linked to the meaning of a strong warrior, reflecting a sense of strength and resilience.

Trend Summary

Imelda has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with periods of increased use in the mid-20th century.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Imelda
  • Melda

International Variants

  • Imelda (Spanish)
  • Imelda (Portuguese)

Famous people named Imelda

Imelda Marcos was the First Lady of the Philippines and is known for her influential role in politics and her extravagant lifestyle.

Imelda Staunton is a British actress recognized for her work in film, television, and theater, including her role in 'Harry Potter'.

Imelda May is an Irish singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of rockabilly, blues, and jazz music.

Imelda Gluck is a notable figure in the field of education, recognized for her contributions to early childhood development.

Fictional characters named Imelda

Imelda is a character in the animated film 'Coco', where she is the matriarch of the Rivera family.

Imelda is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild', serving as a merchant in the game.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Imelda was first seen in the United States in 1891. Imelda has ranked as high as #950 nationally, which occurred in 1978, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Imelda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Imelda (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 8
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18915
18957
189813
18998
190013
190115
19029
19038
19046
190512
19067
19077
19089
190919
191017
191132
191227
191335
191444
191555
191663
191766
191857
191961
192050
192161
192249
192360
192455
192554
192672
192764
192879
192953
193068
193150
193250
193348
193438
193541
193649
193732
193863
193937
194034
194140
194237
194332
194425
194534
194642
194761
194859
194948
195059
195157
195259
195365
195454
195576
195663
195786
195880
195967
196078
196178
196267
196380
196460
196577
196677
196776
196894
196999
1970116
1971141
1972103
1973130
1974127
1975137
1976137
1977138
1978149
1979105
1980119
1981120
1982110
198391
198480
198571
198681
198774
198861
198990
199088
199188
199295
199375
199465
199589
199659
199769
199872
199948
200057
200168
200242
200355
200450
200555
200658
200749
200841
200935
201025
201123
201233
201327
201424
201519
201635
201732
201838
201930
202041
202138
202233
202332
202442