How Many People Are Named Alda?

Complete statistics for the name Alda in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Alda
Very Rare
4,976
Estimated People
1 in 66,318
1 in X Americans
1918
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
10 (0%)
♀ Female
4,966 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 98

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California 90
Connecticut 16
Georgia 17
Iowa 10
Illinois 44
Indiana 5
Kansas 10
Kentucky 10
Massachusetts 82
Michigan 23
Missouri 11
Mississippi 5
North Carolina 235
North Dakota 5
New Jersey 24
New York 184
Ohio 62
Oklahoma 11
Pennsylvania 523
Tennessee 21
Texas 106
Virginia 43
West Virginia 20
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Alda

How Many People Have the Name Alda in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,976 people in the United States currently share the name Alda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 66,318 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Alda a Common or Rare Name?

Alda is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Alda Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Alda are covered in full on the Alda name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Alda Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Alda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Alda is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Alda Most Popular?

The name Alda reached peak popularity in 1918, with 191 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Alda Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Alda across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Alda?

Approximately 4,976 people in the United States share the name Alda, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Alda a rare name?

Alda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 66,318 Americans has this name.

What does the name Alda mean?

The meaning and origin of Alda is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Alda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Alda are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Alda most popular?

The name Alda reached its peak in 1918, with 191 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People4,976
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 66,318
GenderFemale
Avg Age98
Peak Year1918
Male %0%
Female %100%

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