11,612births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1965Peak · Ireland
#2787England & Wales 2025
Imelda is a girl name family recorded 11,612 times in 5 countries since 1891. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#2787 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Ireland in 1965, at 128.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Imelda
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imelda | Spanish | 7,476 | 🇺🇸 United States | #4265 | 1911 | ▲ 96 % |
| Imelda | Spanish | 2,257 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1936 | – |
| Imelda | Spanish | 1,140 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | – | 1965 | – |
| Imelda | Spanish | 565 | 🇫🇷 France | #6569 | 1907 | new |
| Imelda | Spanish | 174 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2787 | 2019 | ▲ 11 % |
Questions about Imelda
How popular is the name Imelda?
In 2025 it ranked #2787 in England & Wales. Official registers record 11,612 births across 5 countries.
When was Imelda most popular?
It peaked in Ireland in 1965, at 128.2 births per 100,000.
Is Imelda a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Imelda is a girl name.