Total births
37
Girls' name · since 1915
Rhelda
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 37 babies named Rhelda, peaking in 1939. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 37
- total births
- 1915–1958
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
Rhelda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 37 have been recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Rhelda recorded 37 times among girls since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1958.
- 37 total births
- 1915–1958 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 43% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
37 girls have been named Rhelda since 1915, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1958.
- 37
- total births
- 1915–1958
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 43%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
43% of everyone ever named Rhelda was born in this single decade.
1939
Single peak year
6 babies were named Rhelda in 1939 - its busiest year on record.
Rhelda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Rhelda splits its recorded history at 1939: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1939 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Rhelda at a glance
Last recorded 1958Peak year
1939
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Rhelda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1958
- Peak year (1939)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 44 years of records
Rhelda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Rhelda's strongest decade.
16 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 43% of all-time use.
Rhelda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1930s
1930s
16 births
- 1940s 6
1940s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 16 births (43% of all-time use).
Rhelda by state
Where Rhelda concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 13.5% |
Pennsylvania share of Rhelda's total US births 13.5%
5 of 37 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rhelda? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 37 babies named Rhelda. The most recent recorded year was 1958. Its busiest year on record was 1939, with 6 births.
When was Rhelda most popular? ▼
Rhelda was most popular in the 1930s decade with 16 total births. The single peak year was 1939.
Where is Rhelda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rhelda are Pennsylvania (5 births).
How long has the name Rhelda been used? ▼
Rhelda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 44 years of data through 1958.
What names are similar to Rhelda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rhea, Rheanna, Rhema, Rheba, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rhelda's data
- Rhelda's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (16 total births) through the 1950s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Rheldas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Rhelda
Nearby Names Like Rhelda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rhelda
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Rhema Girl
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Rheba Girl
1,207 births
Rheta Girl
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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, 1915–1958 (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. "Rhelda: Baby Name Since 1915 - 37 Births, Peak 1939." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rhelda. 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 Rhelda 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.