Allida
A feminine name of unknown origin suggesting loveliness and beauty.
Name Census estimates that about 17 living Americans carry the first name Allida. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Allida today is around 79 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Allida births was 1945 (23 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Allida. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Allida is about 79 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Allidas were born before 1957.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Allida. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
17
~ 1 in 20,162,020 Americans
Peak year
1945
23 babies that year
Average age
79
years old
1946 SSA rank
#3,037
Tracked since 1945
Popularity
Allida: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Allida by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Allida during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 34 | 34 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Allida
The name Allida is believed to have originated from the Old German language, with roots that can be traced back to the 8th century. It is derived from the Germanic elements "ald" meaning "old" and "hild" meaning "battle." The combination of these two elements suggests a meaning along the lines of "ancient fighter" or "battle-tested warrior."
In its earliest forms, the name was spelled as "Aldhild" or "Aldhilda," and it was commonly used among the Germanic tribes that inhabited the regions of modern-day Germany and the Netherlands. The name gained popularity during the Medieval period and was often associated with strength, resilience, and bravery.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Allida can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae Regiae, a collection of historical documents from the 9th century. This text refers to an Abbess named Aldhild, who presided over a convent in Saxony during the reign of Charlemagne.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Allida. One of the most famous was Allida von Gueldern (1360-1431), a Dutch noblewoman and landowner who played a significant role in the Guelders Wars of the 15th century. Another notable figure was Allida von Büren (1580-1654), a German botanist and horticulturist known for her extensive work on plant cultivation and medicinal herbs.
In the literary world, Allida Lusti (1869-1942) was a Swiss author and poet who gained recognition for her lyrical works and contributions to the German-language literary scene of the early 20th century. Additionally, Allida Becque (1836-1901) was a French actress and playwright who wrote several popular comedic plays during the Belle Époque period in France.
Another individual worth mentioning is Allida Black (1904-1971), an American anthropologist and writer who conducted extensive research on Native American cultures, particularly the Navajo and Apache tribes. Her works provided valuable insights into their traditions and way of life.
While the name Allida has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a unique and historically significant name that reflects the rich cultural heritage and values of the Germanic peoples who first coined and embraced it centuries ago.
People
Allida + last name combinations
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FAQ
Allida: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Allida?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 17 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Allida going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 20,162,020 US residents.
Is Allida a common name?
We classify Allida as "Very Rare". It ranks above 37.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 34 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Allida most popular?
The single biggest year for Allida was 1945, when 23 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Allida is about 79 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Allida in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Allida a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Allida in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Allida still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Allida in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Allida can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Allida?
Find out how many people have the name Allida on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.