Griselda
From the Old English elements *grīs (“gray”) + hild (“battle”), meaning “gray battle-maid”.
Every Griselda since 1906 — 9,185 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Griselda
Griselda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,309 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1906, 9,185 American babies have been named Griselda. Its peak came in 1993, when 307 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Griselda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Griselda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #3,309 | — | — |
| 2024 | 43 | #3,602 | — | — |
| 2023 | 51 | #3,201 | — | — |
| 2022 | 44 | #3,556 | — | — |
| 2021 | 36 | #4,050 | — | — |
| 2020 | 45 | #3,419 | — | — |
| 2019 | 44 | #3,517 | — | — |
| 2018 | 42 | #3,637 | — | — |
| 2017 | 44 | #3,505 | — | — |
| 2016 | 54 | #3,074 | — | — |
| 2015 | 44 | #3,552 | — | — |
| 2014 | 55 | #3,055 | — | — |
| 2013 | 51 | #3,192 | — | — |
| 2012 | 48 | #3,390 | — | — |
| 2011 | 48 | #3,371 | — | — |
| 2010 | 59 | #2,917 | — | — |
| 2009 | 96 | #2,108 | — | — |
| 2008 | 90 | #2,210 | — | — |
| 2007 | 101 | #2,025 | — | — |
| 2006 | 110 | #1,854 | — | — |
| 2005 | 119 | #1,674 | — | — |
| 2004 | 116 | #1,671 | — | — |
| 2003 | 162 | #1,285 | — | — |
| 2002 | 154 | #1,276 | — | — |
| 2001 | 125 | #1,500 | — | — |
| 2000 | 154 | #1,267 | — | — |
| 1995 | 239 | #822 | — | — |
| 1990 | 287 | #729 | — | — |
| 1985 | 229 | #753 | 9 | #4,454 |
| 1980 | 250 | #690 | — | — |
| 1975 | 171 | #804 | 5 | #5,780 |
| 1970 | 99 | #1,173 | — | — |
| 1965 | 47 | #1,644 | — | — |
| 1960 | 36 | #1,904 | — | — |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,141 | — | — |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,821 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,219 | — | — |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,620 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,548 | — | — |
| 1930 | 9 | #3,171 | — | — |
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Famous people named Griselda
- Griselda Blanco Mafioso · 1943–2012
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Griselda mean?
From the Old English elements *grīs (“gray”) + hild (“battle”), meaning “gray battle-maid”.
How popular is the name Griselda in 2025?
Griselda ranked #3,309 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Griselda?
9,185 babies have been named Griselda in the United States since 1906, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Griselda most popular?
Griselda peaked in 1993, when 307 newborns received the name.
Is Griselda a boy or girl name?
Griselda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Griselda rising or falling?
Griselda has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Griselda?
Well-known people named Griselda include Griselda Blanco (mafioso).