Holding steady.
Popularity of Alwilda since 1886
Babies named Alwilda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Alwilda's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 19 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 105 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 46 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Alwilda is an extraordinarily rare name, first recorded in the United States in 1886 with no subsequent rank in national popularity data. It reached its peak in that same year, with no data indicating significant use in any later decade. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has never seen a revival or notable increase in usage. No states have reported Alwilda as a popular choice, suggesting it has always been a highly uncommon name, likely chosen by families with an interest in medieval or literary names. Its Germanic roots and legendary associations give it a distinct, old-world feel, but it remains a fringe name even among vintage revivals.
Alwilda is a name of Germanic origin, likely derived from the elements 'alb' (elf) and 'hild' (battle), or possibly from 'ali' (foreign) and 'hild'. It appears in medieval legends about a female pirate, though the historical authenticity of such tales is debated. The name entered English usage in the 19th century, likely through literary or antiquarian interest, but has always been rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Wilda
Sibling names for Alwilda
Names that share Alwilda's style, for a brother or sister.
