How Many People Are Named Rilda?
Complete statistics for the name Rilda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Rilda is a very rare female name, with only 77 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 4,258,435 Americans. Almost everyone named Rilda is over 60, reflecting its peak popularity way back in 1924.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 98All 337 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: 1924Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Rilda Through the Generations
Rilda has been a name that's remained stable through the decades, with its last peak in 1924 when 15 babies were given this name. Today, all 77 people named Rilda are over 60 years old, indicating that it's a classic, old-school name that's rarely heard among younger generations. The name's rarity and age distribution make it a unique piece of history, with most of its bearers living in the United States, though it's also found in Brazil where it's more commonly used.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Rilda's English surname used as a first name roots
📄 About the Name Rilda
How Many People Have the Name Rilda?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 77 people in the United States currently share the name Rilda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,258,435 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Rilda a Common or Rare Name?
Rilda 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 Rilda Mean?
Rilda means "creative variant of Rilla" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Rilda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Rilda Most Popular?
The name Rilda reached peak popularity in 1924, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Rilda?
Approximately 77 people named Rilda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 337. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,258,435 Americans.
Is Rilda a rare name?
Rilda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,258,435 Americans has this name.
What does the name Rilda mean?
Rilda means "creative variant of Rilla" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.
Is Rilda more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Rilda are male and 100% are female.
When was Rilda most popular?
Rilda peaked in 1924 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.