Holding steady.
Popularity of Gunda since 1887
Babies named Gunda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1893, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gunda's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 |
| 1890s | 53 |
| 1900s | 18 |
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 7 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gunda is an uncommon name of Scandinavian and German origin, first recorded in the United States in 1887. It has remained extremely rare, with no recorded rank in the top 1000 names and a one-in-n statistic of null. Its peak year of usage was 1887, the same year it first appeared, and its trajectory has remained stable, indicating minimal fluctuation in its already low usage. The name has no top states where it is notably prevalent, reflecting its scarcity. Despite its rarity, Gunda carries a distinctive, historical feel, rooted in Old Norse naming traditions.
Gunda likely originated as a short form of Old Norse compound names such as Gunnhildr (battle + battle) or as a feminine form of the masculine name Gunder. It has been used in Scandinavia and German-speaking regions since the 19th century. In the United States, the name saw rare use, first recorded in 1887.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gundi
Sibling names for Gunda
Names that share Gunda's style, for a brother or sister.
