Total births
878
Girls' name · since 1888
Milda
Milda has 878 recorded births since 1888 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 878
- total births
- 1888–1973
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Milda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 878 have been recorded since 1888.
Social Security Administration records show Milda recorded 878 times among girls since 1888, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 1973.
- 878 total births
- 1888–1973 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
878 girls have been named Milda since 1888, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1973.
- 878
- total births
- 1888–1973
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Milda was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
38 babies were named Milda in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Milda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Milda's SSA record in two at 1927 and the more recent half accounts for 37% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 63%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1891, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 38, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Milda at a glance
Last recorded 1973Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Milda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1973
- Peak year (1918)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 86 years of records
Milda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Milda's strongest decade.
221 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Milda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 8
1880s
8 births
- 1890s 63
1890s
63 births
- 1900s
1900s
100 births
- 1910s
1910s
221 births
- 1920s
1920s
205 births
- 1930s
1930s
100 births
- 1940s 79
1940s
79 births
- 1950s 65
1950s
65 births
- 1960s 32
1960s
32 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 221 births (25% of all-time use).
How Milda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Milda's total volume
Milda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Milda by state
Where Milda concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Milda? ▼
878 babies have been named Milda since 1888. It was last recorded in 1973. The peak year was 1918 with 38 births.
When was Milda most popular? ▼
Milda was most popular in the 1910s decade with 221 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Milda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Milda are Minnesota (12 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Milda been used? ▼
Milda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1888, spanning 86 years of data through 1973.
What names are similar to Milda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Mildred, Mila, Millie, Miley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Milda's data
- Milda's decade-level peak was the 1910s (221 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.
- Minnesota records the most Mildas (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- 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 Milda
Nearby Names Like Milda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Milda
Mildred Girl
#2080 451,415 births
Mila Girl
#33 84,489 births
Millie Girl
#87 45,926 births
Miley Girl
#388 15,704 births
Millicent Girl
#1614 11,825 births
Compare Milda side by side: Milda vs Mildred Milda vs Mila Milda vs Millie
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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, 1888–1973 (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. "Milda: Baby Name Since 1888 - 878 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/milda. 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 Milda 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.