Griselda
- Pronunciation
- [Gri-sel-da]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Gray Battle Maiden
- Origin
- German
Griselda Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 9,075 baby girls have been named Griselda. The name peaked in 1993 with 307 US births that year (rank #698). In 2024, ranked #3592 nationally — 2,894 places below its 1993 peak.
Top States for Griselda
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Griselda births are: California (3,834), Texas (2,392), Illinois (529).
Other German-Origin Names Like Griselda
If you like Griselda's German origin, consider these related names: Abelard, Abelard,Allard,Alard, Adal, Adalard, Adalbert. Browse all German names →
8-Letter Names Starting with G
Names with Griselda's exact length and starting letter: Gaarwine, Gabriela, Gabriele, Gabriell, Gabrielo.
Quick Facts About Griselda
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Compare Griselda to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Griselda against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).