Holding steady.
Popularity of Renelda since 1919
Babies named Renelda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Renelda's real moment was 1930.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 6 |
| 1920s | 18 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 56 |
| 1960s | 57 |
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Renelda is a rare American feminine name that emerged in 1919 and saw its highest recorded usage in 1930, though it never entered the national top 1000. Its trajectory is characterized by low, stable use since that peak, with no states reporting a notable concentration. The name's etymology is obscure, likely a creative combination of the fashionable prefix 'Ren-' and the suffix '-elda,' common in early 20th-century coinages. This pattern reflects a period when parents freely invented names by blending elements of established favorites. Renelda's obscurity and unique construction make it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with mid-century charm but little modern competition.
Renelda first appeared in the United States in 1919 and peaked in 1930, but its origins remain unclear. It may be a modern coinage combining the popular prefix Ren- (from names like Renee) with the suffix -elda (from names like Elvira or Velda). Alternatively, it could be an anglicized form of a continental European name such as Reinelda, though no direct derivation has been documented. The name has seen sporadic use, mostly in the early to mid-20th century.
Sibling names for Renelda
Names that share Renelda's style, for a brother or sister.
