Holding steady.
Popularity of Relda since 1902
Babies named Relda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1942, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Relda's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 25 |
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 133 |
| 1930s | 109 |
| 1940s | 108 |
| 1950s | 79 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Relda is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1902, the same year it achieved its peak usage. Since then its trajectory has remained stable, meaning it has never seen significant growth or decline, and it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. The name is not associated with any particular state or region, as it has never had enough bearers to register in state-level data. Its origin is uncertain, though it may be a diminutive or variant of longer names like Gerald or Elda. Parents drawn to short, vintage names with a quiet, unfamiliar sound might find Relda an intriguing choice, though its obscurity means it will likely be met with mispronunciations or questions.
The derivation of Relda is unclear. It may have arisen as a feminine variant of Gerald, which itself comes from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'rule', or as a variant of Elda, a name of Latin origin meaning 'old'. Records show sporadic use in the United States beginning in the early 1900s, but it has never been common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rell, El
Sibling names for Relda
Names that share Relda's style, for a brother or sister.
