Zelda Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Zelda means 'gray battle' or 'gray warrior'.
Meaning of the Name Zelda
Zelda is a name of Germanic origin meaning 'gray battle' or 'gray warrior'. It can also be derived from the name Griselda, meaning 'dark battle'. The name gained popularity in the 19th century due to F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', which featured a character named Zelda. It is also associated with the video game character Princess Zelda from 'The Legend of Zelda' series.
Popularity of the Name Zelda
The popularity for the name Zelda peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 524 births, which ranked number 1,097 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Zelda had the most female births in 2020 with 524, which ranked number 559 out of 17,485 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1932 with 5, which ranked number 3,776 out of 4,284 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Zelda has increased sharply over the last ten years from 139 births to 434 births, an increase of 212.23%. Among females, Zelda has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 139 births to 434 births, an increase of 212.23%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zelda
- 20 Year Trend of Zelda: 1708.33%
- 10 Year Trend of Zelda: 212.23%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zelda: 212.23%
Popularity of Zelda by State
Among females, Zelda was most popular in Western states with 95 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 61 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zelda. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 740 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 759 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 61 | 581 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 308 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 706 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 704 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 576 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 706 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 429 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 725 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 595 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 809 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 448 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 847 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 723 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 768 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 860 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 663 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 740 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 472 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 326 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 955 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 610 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 527 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 43 | 747 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 525 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 790 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 637 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zelda
- Total Births of Zelda: 486 (12.06%)
- Female Births of Zelda: 486 (12.06%)
Given the upward trend of Zelda over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 12.06% increase in total births, for a total of 486 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zelda have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 486 female births in 2024, an increase of 12.06%.