Holding steady.
Popularity of Armilda since 1889
Babies named Armilda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Armilda's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 48 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 51 |
| 1940s | 11 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Armilda is a rare American name first recorded in 1889, a year that also marks its peak usage. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, reflecting its extremely limited adoption. Its trajectory has been stable at very low numbers, with no significant revivals. The name's origins are uncertain, but it may have been a creative combination of popular name elements from the era. Armilda has not been recorded in any top state data, indicating its niche, scattered use. For parents seeking a truly distinctive name with a historical American flavor, Armilda offers a unique choice, but its obscurity means it carries no established heritage or meaning.
Armilda appears to be a rare American invention from the late 19th century. It may be a blend of names like Arminda (itself a possible combination of 'army' and 'inda') and Matilda, using the fashionable suffix '-ilda'. The name was first recorded in 1889 and saw very limited use, primarily in the United States. Its exact derivation is uncertain, and no definitive etymological source has been identified.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Army, Mildy, Arma
Variants: Armilda, Hermilda
Sibling names for Armilda
Names that share Armilda's style, for a brother or sister.
