Compare two names
Elma and Alda side by side: Elma peaked in 1918 and Alda in 1918; in 2025 they were given to 32 and 0 babies.
Elma and Alda, year by year
Girls and boys together; Elma solid, Alda dashed.
| Elma | Alda | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 32 | 0 |
| Rank 2025 | #4,383 among girls’ names | not ranked |
| Recorded since 1880 | 22,186 | 4,976 |
| Peak year | 1918 | 1918 |
| Girls | 98% | 99.8% |
| Alive, estimated | 4,710 | 1,090 |
| Median age | 70 | 69 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.