Total births
118
Girls' name · since 1887
Gunda
Gunda has 118 recorded births since 1887 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1893 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 118
- total births
- 1887–1930
- years on record
- 1890s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Gunda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 118 recorded since 1887.
Social Security Administration records show Gunda recorded 118 times among girls since 1887, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1890s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 1930.
- 118 total births
- 1887–1930 years on record
- 1890s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
118 girls have been named Gunda since 1887, peaking in the 1890s, last recorded in 1930.
- 118
- total births
- 1887–1930
- years on record
- 1890s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1890s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Gunda was born in this single decade.
1893
Single peak year
12 babies were named Gunda in 1893 - its busiest year on record.
Gunda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Gunda splits its recorded history at 1896: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1892 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1893 peak of 12 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Gunda at a glance
Last recorded 1930Peak year
1893
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Gunda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–1930
- Peak year (1893)
- 12
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Gunda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1890s was Gunda's strongest decade.
53 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Gunda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 18
1880s
18 births
- 1890s
1890s
53 births
- 1900s 18
1900s
18 births
- 1910s 17
1910s
17 births
- 1920s 7
1920s
7 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1890s at 53 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gunda? ▼
Since 1887, Social Security records show 118 babies named Gunda. The most recent recorded year was 1930. Its busiest year on record was 1893, with 12 births.
When was Gunda most popular? ▼
Gunda was most popular in the 1890s decade with 53 total births. The single peak year was 1893.
How long has the name Gunda been used? ▼
Gunda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1887, spanning 44 years of data through 1930.
What names are similar to Gunda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gunhild, Guneet, Gunnar, Gunner, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Gunda's data
- Gunda's decade-level peak was the 1890s (53 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1930s -- 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 Gunda
Nearby Names Like Gunda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gunda
Gunhild Girl
169 births
Guneet Girl
56 births
Gunnar Girl
22 births
Gunner Girl
22 births
Gunvor Girl
5 births
Compare Gunda side by side: Gunda vs Gunhild Gunda vs Guneet Gunda vs Gunnar
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1887–1930 (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. "Gunda: Baby Name Since 1887 - 118 Births, Peak 1893." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gunda. 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 Gunda 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 June 2026.