Gilda

Gilda is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 10 girls in the United States.

Gilda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Gilda

Gilda belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Gilda first appears in Social Security records in 1898. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #381 in 1927, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 10,077 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gilda in US records

First recorded (US)
1898
Best US rank
#381 in 1927
Peak year
1947
Babies named Gilda in 2024
10
Total since 1880
10,077

Gilda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2011
Best rank
#4049 in 2011
Babies named Gilda in 2019
3
Total since 1996
12

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gilda mean?

The meaning of Gilda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Gilda a boy or girl name?

Gilda is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Gilda?

Gilda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Gilda?

Gilda first appears in US records in 1898. Its best-ever ranking was #381 in 1927, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].