Griselda
Griselda first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1993, when 307 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Griselda popular?
Vintage Griselda is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1993.
| 2020s | 266 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 489 | |
| 2000s | 1,227 | |
| 1990s | 2,299 | |
| 1980s | 2,231 | |
| 1970s | 1,703 | |
| 1960s | 550 | |
| 1950s | 208 | |
| 1940s | 77 | |
| 1930s | 41 | |
| 1920s | 23 | |
| 1910s | 5 | |
| 1900s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Griselda mean?
From the Germanic elements 'gris' (grey) and 'hild' (battle). Widely known from the patient-wife tale retold by Boccaccio and Chaucer.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Griselda mean?
Griselda means Grey battle-maid. From the Germanic elements 'gris' (grey) and 'hild' (battle). Widely known from the patient-wife tale retold by Boccaccio and Chaucer.
What is the origin of the name Griselda?
Griselda is of germanic origin.
How do you pronounce Griselda?
Griselda is pronounced “grih-ZEL-duh.”
Is Griselda a boy or a girl name?
Griselda is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Griselda a popular name right now?
Griselda is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1993.
How popular is the name Griselda?
In 2025, Griselda ranked #3309 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Griselda most popular?
Griselda was most popular in 1993, when about 307 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Griselda?
Names similar to Griselda include Zelda, Hildegard, Rosalind, Matilda, Hilda.
What names go well with Griselda?
germanic names that pair well with Griselda include Robert, William, Charles, Emma, Walter.