How Many People Are Named Nilda?

Complete statistics for the name Nilda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nilda
Very Rare
Spanish

Nilda, a very rare female name, is held by just 2,604 people in the US today, making up 1 in 126,733 Americans. The majority of people named Nilda are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity in 1957.

~2,604
Living in US
1 in 126,733
Americans
1957
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Nilda
🌐
Origin
Spanish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Resilient Determined
22
Life Path Number

Life-path number 22 is often associated with leadership and vision, indicating that those born under this number are destined to make significant contributions to society.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

26,516
Worldwide Bearers
#2,769
Global Rank
🇺🇾 Uruguay
5,649
🇨🇱 Chile
5,181
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
3,194
🇨🇴 Colombia
2,547
🇦🇴 Angola
2,429
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,928
🇪🇨 Ecuador
1,814
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,239
🇹🇷 Turkey
428
🇪🇸 Spain
404

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,604 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 63
138
Would be under 30 (4%)
1,169
Would be 30–60 (36%)
1,937
Would be over 60 (60%)

All 3,244 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: 1957

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
66
Modern Appeal
34
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nilda Through the Generations

Nilda, a name that peaked in popularity in 1957 with 118 births, has seen a slow decline since then. Today, there are 2,604 people named Nilda living in the United States, with an average age of 63 years. The age distribution shows a significant skew towards older generations, with 1,937 individuals over the age of 60, compared to only 138 under 30. This trend suggests that Nilda is a name closely associated with the mid-20th century, blending elements of classic and modern naming styles.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 1,412
Texas 287
New Jersey 171
Illinois 139
California 35
Pennsylvania 32
Florida 16
Connecticut 15
Ohio 6
Massachusetts 5

⭐ Famous People Named Nilda

Nilda is a Hispanic feminine given name. People with the name include:Nilda, Brazilian football midfielder Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, indigenous Quechua weaver of Peru Nilda Fernández (1957–2019), French singer of Spanish descent Nilda Garré, Argentine lawyer, politician, and diplomat Nilda Maria, Cape Verdean politician and social advocate Nilda Moyano, Argentine politician Nilda Pedrosa (1974–2021), American politician Nilda (Nena) Peragallo, American university dean and professor Nilda Pinto (1918–1954), Curaçaoan writer of children's books Nilda Urquiza, Argentine guitarist and journalist…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Nilda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nilda's Spanish roots

📄 About the Name Nilda

How Many People Have the Name Nilda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,604 people in the United States currently share the name Nilda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 126,733 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nilda a Common or Rare Name?

Nilda 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 Nilda Mean?

Nilda means "creative variant of Nilda" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nilda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Nilda Most Popular?

The name Nilda reached peak popularity in 1957, with 118 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Nilda?

Approximately 2,604 people named Nilda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,244. That works out to roughly 1 in 126,733 Americans.

Is Nilda a rare name?

Nilda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 126,733 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nilda mean?

Nilda means "creative variant of Nilda" and comes from Spanish origins.

Is Nilda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Nilda are male and 100% are female.

When was Nilda most popular?

Nilda peaked in 1957 with 118 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US2,604
All-Time Births3,244
1 in X1 in 126,733
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age63
Peak Year1957
World Rank#2,769
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.