Total births
15
Girls' name · since 1894
Thilda
Since 1894, U.S. Social Security records show 15 babies named Thilda, peaking in 1894. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 15
- total births
- 1894–1921
- years on record
- 1890s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
Thilda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 15 have been recorded since 1894.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Thilda has been recorded 15 times among girls since 1894, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1890s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1894 to 1921.
- 15 total births
- 1894–1921 years on record
- 1890s peak decade
- 67% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
15 girls have been named Thilda since 1894, peaking in the 1890s, last recorded in 1921.
- 15
- total births
- 1894–1921
- years on record
- 1890s
- peak decade
- 67%
- born in that decade
1890s
Peak decade
67% of everyone ever named Thilda was born in this single decade.
1894
Single peak year
5 babies were named Thilda in 1894 - its busiest year on record.
Thilda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Thilda's SSA record in two at 1898 and the more recent half accounts for 67% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 33%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1894, with only 5 births recorded.
Thilda at a glance
Last recorded 1921Peak year
1894
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1894
Thilda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1894–1921
- Peak year (1894)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 28 years of records
Thilda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1890s was Thilda's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 67% of all-time use.
Thilda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s
1890s
10 births
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1890s at 10 births (67% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Thilda? ▼
Thilda has been given to 15 babies in the U.S. since 1894, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1921. 5 babies were born in 1894, its single highest year.
When was Thilda most popular? ▼
Thilda was most popular in the 1890s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1894.
How long has the name Thilda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Thilda since 1894 -- 28 years through the most recent 1921 data.
What names are similar to Thilda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Thi, Thia, Thirza, Thiana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Thilda's data
- Thilda's usage has stayed within range of its 1890s decade-level peak (10 total births) through the 1920s (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 Thilda
Nearby Names Like Thilda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Thilda
Thi Girl
408 births
Thia Girl
#8537 339 births
Thirza Girl
207 births
Thiana Girl
#4852 170 births
Thiara Girl
#9328 104 births
Compare Thilda side by side: Thilda vs Thi Thilda vs Thia Thilda vs Thirza
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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, 1894–1921 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Thilda: Baby Name Since 1894 - 15 Births, Peak 1894." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/thilda. 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 Thilda 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.