Total births
16
Girls' name · since 1975
Iselda
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 16 babies named Iselda, peaking in 1987. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 16
- total births
- 1975–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
Iselda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 16 recorded since 1975.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Iselda has been recorded 16 times among girls since 1975, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2001.
- 16 total births
- 1975–2001 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 38% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
16 girls have been named Iselda since 1975, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2001.
- 16
- total births
- 1975–2001
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 38%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
38% of everyone ever named Iselda was born in this single decade.
1987
Single peak year
6 babies were named Iselda in 1987 - its busiest year on record.
Iselda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Iselda's SSA record in two at 1987 and the more recent half accounts for 69% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 31%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1975, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1987 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Iselda at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1987
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1975
Iselda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2001
- Peak year (1987)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Iselda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Iselda's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 38% of all-time use.
Iselda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
5 births
- 1980s
1980s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 6 births (38% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Iselda? ▼
Since 1975, Social Security records show 16 babies named Iselda. The most recent recorded year was 2001. Its busiest year on record was 1987, with 6 births.
When was Iselda most popular? ▼
Iselda was most popular in the 1980s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1987.
How long has the name Iselda been used? ▼
Iselda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1975, spanning 27 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Iselda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Isela, Isel, Isella, Isebella, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Iselda's data
- Iselda's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Iselda
Nearby Names Like Iselda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Iselda
Isela Girl
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Isel Girl
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Isella Girl
#15860 281 births
Isebella Girl
92 births
Iselle Girl
39 births
Compare Iselda side by side: Iselda vs Isela Iselda vs Isel Iselda vs Isella
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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, 1975–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Iselda: Baby Name Since 1975 - 16 Births, Peak 1987." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/iselda. 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 Iselda 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.