How Many People Are Named Nelida?
Complete statistics for the name Nelida: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nelida, a very rare female name, is held by just 1,405 people in the US, making up 1 in 234,796 Americans. The majority of those named Nelida are now in their late 40s, with the peak year being 1964 when 42 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 48All 1,520 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1964Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nelida Through the Generations
Nelida has seen its most significant presence in the mid-20th century, peaking in 1964 with 42 births. Since then, the name has gradually declined, but it still holds a unique charm among older generations. Today, out of the 1,405 people named Nelida in the US, 286 are under 30, 777 are aged 30-60, and 457 are over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution across different age groups.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nelida's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Nelida
How Many People Have the Name Nelida?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,405 people in the United States currently share the name Nelida. That works out to roughly 1 in every 234,796 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nelida a Common or Rare Name?
Nelida is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nelida Mean?
Nelida means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nelida in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Nelida Most Popular?
The name Nelida reached peak popularity in 1964, with 42 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nelida?
Approximately 1,405 people named Nelida live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,520. That works out to roughly 1 in 234,796 Americans.
Is Nelida a rare name?
Nelida is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 234,796 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nelida mean?
Nelida means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Nelida more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nelida are male and 100% are female.
When was Nelida most popular?
Nelida peaked in 1964 with 42 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.