Total births
330
Girls' name · since 1911
Walda
Walda has 330 recorded births since 1911 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1948 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 330
- total births
- 1911–1957
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Walda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 330 recorded since 1911.
Social Security Administration records show Walda recorded 330 times among girls since 1911, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 1957.
- 330 total births
- 1911–1957 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
330 girls have been named Walda since 1911, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1957.
- 330
- total births
- 1911–1957
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Walda was born in this single decade.
1948
Single peak year
36 babies were named Walda in 1948 - its busiest year on record.
Walda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Walda's SSA record in two at 1939 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1915, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1948 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Walda at a glance
Last recorded 1957Peak year
1948
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Walda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–1957
- Peak year (1948)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Walda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Walda's strongest decade.
129 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Walda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 25
1910s
25 births
- 1920s 11
1920s
11 births
- 1930s
1930s
121 births
- 1940s
1940s
129 births
- 1950s 44
1950s
44 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 129 births (39% of all-time use).
Walda by state
Where Walda concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 6 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Massachusetts | | 5 | 1.5% |
New York share of Walda's total US births 1.8%
Even split
6 of 330 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Walda? ▼
330 babies have been named Walda since 1911. It was last recorded in 1957. The peak year was 1948 with 36 births.
When was Walda most popular? ▼
Walda was most popular in the 1940s decade with 129 total births. The single peak year was 1948.
Where is Walda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Walda are New York (6 births), Massachusetts (5 births).
How long has the name Walda been used? ▼
Records for Walda go back to 1911, giving 47 years of history through 1957.
What names are similar to Walda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Walter, Walker, Wallace, Wallis, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Walda's data
- Walda's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (129 total births) through the 1950s (44) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Waldas (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Walda
Nearby Names Like Walda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Walda
Walter Girl
3,632 births
Walker Girl
#1759 1,037 births
Wallace Girl
588 births
Wallis Girl
#9041 573 births
Waleska Girl
#8534 542 births
Compare Walda side by side: Walda vs Walter Walda vs Walker Walda vs Wallace
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1911–1957 (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. "Walda: Baby Name Since 1911 - 330 Births, Peak 1948." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/walda. 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 Walda 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.