Will my child share the name Zelda with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 29 UK babies named Zelda per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Zelda in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Zelda becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Zelda has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 425 places in the last five years. Its peak was #735 in 2020. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Zelda popular in the US as well as the UK?

Zelda is more popular in the US (#748) than in the UK (#1160). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Zelda a popular baby name in the United States?

Zelda ranks #748 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1160

Zelda

Zelda is a distinctive choice, ranked #1160 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Zelda in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#1160

US Rank #748

About the Name Zelda

Zelda has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 425 places in five years. It was most popular in 2020 at #735 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1997.

Zelda is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #748, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.