Imelda Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Imelda means 'whole, universal' and is associated with Saint Imelda.
Meaning of the Name Imelda
Imelda is a feminine given name with Italian origins. It is derived from the Germanic name Irmingild, which means 'whole, universal'. In Italian, the name Imelda is associated with Saint Imelda, a Dominican nun who is the patron saint of against the death penalty and the forgotten. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world after a character named Imelda appeared in the novel 'The Red Shoes' by Hans Christian Andersen.
Popularity of the Name Imelda
The popularity for the name Imelda peaked in popularity in the year 1978 with 149 births, which ranked number 1,632 out of 16,628 unique names for that year. Imelda had the most female births in 1978 with 149, which ranked number 947 out of 11,474 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Imelda has declined slightly over the last ten years from 33 births to 32 births, a decline of -3.03%. Among females, Imelda has declined slightly in popularity over the last ten years from 33 births to 32 births, a decline of -3.03%.
Nationwide Popularity of Imelda
- 20 Year Trend of Imelda: -23.81%
- 10 Year Trend of Imelda: -3.03%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Imelda: -3.03%
Popularity of Imelda by State
Among females, Imelda was most popular in Southwestern states with 9 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 9 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Imelda. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 2577 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2217 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Imelda
- Total Births of Imelda: 32 (-0.31%)
- Female Births of Imelda: 32 (-0.31%)
Given the downward trend of Imelda over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.31% decrease in total births, for a total of 32 births in 2024. For Females, births for Imelda have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 32 female births in 2024, a decrease of -0.31%.