How old is someone named Zelda?
The average Zelda is 31 years old.
Half of all living Zeldas are between 6 and 63. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Zeldas are much younger than 31.
When was Zelda popular?
Zelda is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2020.
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Show the numbers by decade
| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 595 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,854 | 0 |
| 1920s | 2,376 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 1,655 | 330 |
| 1940s | 1,074 | 600 |
| 1950s | 1,160 | 910 |
| 1960s | 1,265 | 1,100 |
| 1970s | 305 | 280 |
| 1980s | 154 | 150 |
| 1990s | 144 | 140 |
| 2000s | 391 | 390 |
| 2010s | 2,889 | 2,900 |
| 2020s | 2,561 | 2,500 |
How many Zeldas are still alive?
About 9,400 Zeldas are alive in the US today. That's 56% of the roughly 17,000 babies named Zelda since 1880.
Roughly half of all Zeldas ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Zelda?
About half of living Zeldas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Zelda an old name?
Somewhat. Zelda is older than 53 in 100 names on AgeByName, but younger than plenty of classics.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Zelda will be 26 in 2056, so its average age will actually fall, as the youngest Zeldas make up more of the total.
Is Zelda a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Zeldas are women.
Names the same age as Zelda
NAME TWIN
Zelda's name twin is Willa. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Willa's age curve is the closest match to Zelda's: 85% alike.
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Questions about the name Zelda
How old is the average Zelda?
The average Zelda in the US is 31 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Zelda?
About 9,400 Zeldas are alive in the US today, out of roughly 17,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Zelda most popular?
In 2020, when about 530 baby girls were named Zelda.
Is Zelda a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 55% of living Zeldas are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this