Girl
Zelda
gray fighting maid
About Zelda
Zelda combines vintage sophistication with surprising contemporary relevance. This distinctive name carries historical depth while maintaining a fresh, slightly unconventional edge that resonates with modern sensibilities.
The balanced strength of Zelda creates a foundation for a personality that stands firm in convictions while approaching life with creative vision.
Children bearing this name often develop a natural independence, valuing authenticity over conformity.
The name's literary and artistic associations connect your daughter to a legacy of creative expression and intellectual curiosity.
Zelda's cross-cultural adaptability makes it accessible across language boundaries, maintaining its distinctive character while traveling well in our global community.
The name's succinct nature ensures clarity and memorability, creating immediate recognition without complexity or confusion.
Popularity of the Name Zelda
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #834 | ||||
| 1882 | #905 | ||||
| 1884 | #928 | ||||
| 1886 | #894 | ||||
| 1888 | #835 | ||||
| 1889 | #756 | ||||
| 1890 | #757 | ||||
| 1891 | #693 | ||||
| 1892 | #795 | ||||
| 1893 | #569 | ||||
| 1894 | #596 | ||||
| 1895 | #577 | ||||
| 1896 | #552 | ||||
| 1897 | #593 | ||||
| 1898 | #509 | ||||
| 1899 | #506 | ||||
| 1900 | #503 | ||||
| 1901 | #458 | ||||
| 1902 | #527 | ||||
| 1903 | #481 | ||||
| 1904 | #396 | ||||
| 1905 | #388 | ||||
| 1906 | #433 | ||||
| 1907 | #438 | ||||
| 1908 | #390 | ||||
| 1909 | #478 | ||||
| 1910 | #431 | ||||
| 1911 | #376 | ||||
| 1912 | #400 | ||||
| 1913 | #391 | ||||
| 1914 | #427 | #164 | |||
| 1915 | #397 | #176 | |||
| 1916 | #389 | ||||
| 1917 | #408 | #207 | |||
| 1918 | #416 | ||||
| 1919 | #439 | ||||
| 1920 | #472 | ||||
| 1921 | #405 | ||||
| 1922 | #417 | #196 | |||
| 1923 | #456 | ||||
| 1924 | #442 | #187 | |||
| 1925 | #436 | #212 | |||
| 1926 | #444 | ||||
| 1927 | #453 | #198 | |||
| 1928 | #448 | #166 | |||
| 1929 | #458 | #154 | |||
| 1930 | #450 | #205 | |||
| 1931 | #489 | ||||
| 1932 | #470 | #189 | |||
| 1933 | #506 | #186 | |||
| 1934 | #471 | ||||
| 1935 | #503 | ||||
| 1936 | #594 | ||||
| 1937 | #557 | ||||
| 1938 | #569 | ||||
| 1939 | #598 | ||||
| 1940 | #621 | ||||
| 1941 | #686 | ||||
| 1942 | #733 | ||||
| 1943 | #709 | ||||
| 1944 | #717 | ||||
| 1945 | #809 | ||||
| 1946 | #740 | ||||
| 1947 | #905 | ||||
| 1948 | #843 | ||||
| 1949 | #943 | ||||
| 1950 | #888 | ||||
| 1952 | #963 | ||||
| 1953 | #913 | ||||
| 1954 | #934 | ||||
| 1955 | #897 | ||||
| 1956 | #838 | ||||
| 1957 | #905 | ||||
| 1958 | #896 | ||||
| 1959 | #864 | ||||
| 1960 | #914 | ||||
| 1961 | #808 | ||||
| 1962 | #782 | ||||
| 1963 | #795 | ||||
| 1964 | #907 | ||||
| 1966 | #943 | ||||
| 2015 | #649 | ||||
| 2016 | #688 | ||||
| 2017 | #650 | #770 | |||
| 2018 | #668 | ||||
| 2019 | #665 | #986 | #819 | ||
| 2020 | #559 | #729 | #795 | #936 | |
| 2021 | #608 | #847 | #893 | ||
| 2022 | #672 | #853 | |||
| 2023 | #705 | #842 | |||
| 2024 | #749 | ||||
| 2025 | #832 | #968 | |||
| 1972 | #558 | ||||
| 1973 | #596 | ||||
| 1977 | #517 | ||||
| 1979 | #466 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Zelda
- Zeldah
- Zellda
- Zelldah
Names Similar to Zelda
Nicknames for Zelda
- Zel
- Zee
- Zelly
- Elda
- Zaza
