A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Grizelda since 1964
Babies named Grizelda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 24 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 61 |
| 1990s | 19 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 16 |
Meaning & origin
Grizelda is an exceedingly rare name, ranked 14,942nd in 2025 with only about 1 in 321,453 baby girls receiving it. Its peak popularity occurred in 1976, and it has been rising in use since 2021 after a long decline. The name is a variant of Griselda, the patient heroine of a medieval story, but the 'z' spelling gives it a sharp, modern edge. Although it has no top states in recent data, its revival in the 1970s suggests a brief period of interest. For parents seeking a truly uncommon name with vintage flair and literary echoes, Grizelda offers a distinctive choice.
Grizelda is a rare variant of the name Griselda, which is of Germanic origin, from 'gris' (gray) and 'hild' (battle). The name Griselda was popularized by Boccaccio's Decameron (c. 1353) via the patient Griselda story, later appearing in Chaucer's The Clerk's Tale. Grizelda, with the 'z' spelling, emerged in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Griz, Zelda, Grizzy
Sibling names for Grizelda
Names that share Grizelda's style, for a brother or sister.
