Holding steady.
Popularity of Edla since 1882
Babies named Edla per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1914, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Edla's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 29 |
| 1890s | 29 |
| 1900s | 37 |
| 1910s | 91 |
| 1920s | 74 |
| 1930s | 23 |
| 1940s | 17 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Edla is a name that surfaces fleetingly in American records, first appearing in 1882 and essentially disappearing thereafter. In that peak year, it was given to just a handful of girls, enough to register in the Social Security data of the 1880s. The name's trajectory is flat, with no resurgence. Its origins are unclear, though it likely represents a rare variant of Edela or a shortened form of other 'Ed-' names. Parents drawn to obscure, turn-of-the-century names might consider Edla, but they should be aware it carries little modern familiarity. The lack of top states associated with it underscores its scattered, infrequent usage.
Edla is a rare name that likely emerged in the late 19th century, possibly as a diminutive of Edela or a variant of Edla, itself a short form of names such as Edeline or Edwina. The root 'ead' from Old English connotes wealth or prosperity. Records show sporadic use in the United States, with a peak in 1882 when it first appeared in Social Security data, but it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ed, Eddy
Variants: Edela, Edla
Sibling names for Edla
Names that share Edla's style, for a brother or sister.
