Holding steady.
Popularity of Chriselda since 1958
Babies named Chriselda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 75 |
| 1970s | 121 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Chriselda first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1958, a modern coinage that never broke into widespread popularity. Its peak occurred in 1971, when the name saw its highest number of recorded births. The turn of the century saw a steady decline, and by 2025 the name remained extremely rare, with fewer than five new registrations annually. The trajectory suggests stable but negligible usage, largely concentrated in the 1970s. Although it has never ranked nationally, Chriselda persists as a distinctive choice, likely formed from two familiar names: Christine and Griselda. Its rarity makes it a unique alternative to more common portmanteau names.
Chriselda is a modern coinage, likely formed from the popular name Christine (from Greek Christos, meaning "anointed") and the medieval name Griselda (from Germanic gris hild, meaning "gray battle") or simply from Christina and -elda. No historical roots beyond the 20th century are known. It has seen rare but consistent use primarily in the United States since the late 1950s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Chrissy, Elsie, Cris
Variants: Criselda, Crystalda
Sibling names for Chriselda
Names that share Chriselda's style, for a brother or sister.
