Total births
198
Girls' name · since 1916
Amelda
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 198 babies named Amelda, peaking in 1942. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 198
- total births
- 1916–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Amelda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 198 have been recorded since 1916.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Amelda has been recorded 198 times among girls since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1971.
- 198 total births
- 1916–1971 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
198 girls have been named Amelda since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1971.
- 198
- total births
- 1916–1971
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Amelda was born in this single decade.
1942
Single peak year
13 babies were named Amelda in 1942 - its busiest year on record.
Amelda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Amelda splits its recorded history at 1934: 45% of all births land in the more recent half, 55% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1942 peak of 13 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Amelda at a glance
Last recorded 1971Peak year
1942
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Amelda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1971
- Peak year (1942)
- 13
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Amelda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Amelda's strongest decade.
59 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Amelda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 23
1910s
23 births
- 1920s
1920s
59 births
- 1930s
1930s
45 births
- 1940s
1940s
39 births
- 1950s 12
1950s
12 births
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 59 births (30% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Amelda? ▼
Since 1916, Social Security records show 198 babies named Amelda. The most recent recorded year was 1971. Its busiest year on record was 1942, with 13 births.
When was Amelda most popular? ▼
Amelda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 59 total births. The single peak year was 1942.
How long has the name Amelda been used? ▼
Records for Amelda go back to 1916, giving 56 years of history through 1971.
What names are similar to Amelda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amelia, America, Amelie, Amethyst, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Amelda's data
- Amelda's decade-level peak was the 1920s (59 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Amelda
Nearby Names Like Amelda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Amelda
Amelia Girl
#3 281,130 births
America Girl
#1823 13,522 births
Amelie Girl
#710 9,654 births
Amethyst Girl
#1311 4,560 births
Ameera Girl
#1299 3,447 births
Compare Amelda side by side: Amelda vs Amelia Amelda vs America Amelda vs Amelie
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–1971 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Amelda: Baby Name Since 1916 - 198 Births, Peak 1942." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/amelda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Amelda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.