Valda Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationVAL-duh / ˈvæl.dəGerman; Old English
Meaning
German: powerful ruler; Old English: from the valley
Historical & Cultural Background
Valda is a name of Germanic origin, often associated with strength and leadership. It has also been used in English-speaking countries, where it may evoke images of nature due to its Old English roots. The name has seen varying levels of popularity over the years, particularly in the early to mid-20th century.
Trend Summary
The name Valda has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional peaks in popularity.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Valda was first seen in the United States in 1897. Valda has ranked as high as #1047 nationally, which occurred in 1957, and has been most popular in California, Nebraska, Ohio, Michigan, and Oklahoma. In the past 5 years the name Valda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Valda (1958)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1901 | 8 |
| 1903 | 9 |
| 1905 | 9 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 13 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 17 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1914 | 26 |
| 1915 | 28 |
| 1916 | 42 |
| 1917 | 30 |
| 1918 | 31 |
| 1919 | 39 |
| 1920 | 38 |
| 1921 | 30 |
| 1922 | 29 |
| 1923 | 43 |
| 1924 | 34 |
| 1925 | 45 |
| 1926 | 31 |
| 1927 | 43 |
| 1928 | 31 |
| 1929 | 41 |
| 1930 | 41 |
| 1931 | 33 |
| 1932 | 29 |
| 1933 | 31 |
| 1934 | 31 |
| 1935 | 27 |
| 1936 | 22 |
| 1937 | 25 |
| 1938 | 16 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 28 |
| 1941 | 16 |
| 1942 | 23 |
| 1943 | 18 |
| 1944 | 10 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 27 |
| 1947 | 24 |
| 1948 | 30 |
| 1949 | 34 |
| 1950 | 24 |
| 1951 | 32 |
| 1952 | 36 |
| 1953 | 45 |
| 1954 | 38 |
| 1955 | 38 |
| 1956 | 34 |
| 1957 | 62 |
| 1958 | 52 |
| 1959 | 41 |
| 1960 | 30 |
| 1961 | 36 |
| 1962 | 24 |
| 1963 | 28 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 24 |
| 1966 | 21 |
| 1967 | 16 |
| 1968 | 15 |
| 1969 | 14 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1982 | 6 |