Thelda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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✨ Thelda Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 32 peak births in 1926
Geographic Spread
Popular across 1 US states, with strongest presence in Illinois
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Thelda"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Thelda"
"Thelda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2268th of 9107 | 266 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2697th of 9204 | 199 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6731st of 12526 | 56 |
Regional Popularity of "Thelda" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Thelda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
100.00% 1416th/1416 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Thelda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Thelda" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Thelda" in the United States
The name Thelda is most popular in Illinois, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Thelda has been stalled for female in MidWest. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest. Across generations, 'Thelda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2268th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2697th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6731st out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Thelda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.