NAME PROFILE
Nelda
Nelda is an English variant of Eleanor or Nell, meaning 'bright, shining one.' it has a gentle, vintage charm and suggests a personality that is nurturing, optimistic, and possessing a refreshing, natural clarity.
Key Stats
| Total births | 20,144 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1938 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2003 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 31%LA — 18%CA — 18%MS — 17%IL — 16%
Notable People
Nelda Martinez (Politician) · Nelda Rodriguez (Judge) · Nelda Lopez (Public figure) · Nelda Clark (Public figure) · Nelda King (Public figure)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Nell
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