Gudelia
A girl's name of Latin origin with 61 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Gudelia is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, elegant sound — found across Latin, Greek, and Slavic naming traditions. With only 61 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Gudelia is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Gudelia is a girl's baby name of Gothic and Latin origin, from the Germanic Guda or God element meaning 'god' or 'good,' combined with the Latin -elia suffix. It is used in Mexico and other Latin American countries as a traditional feminine name.
Gudelia has the ornate, old-fashioned charm of names from early 20th century Latin America. Rarely heard today, it carries a distinctive vintage elegance — a grandmother's name waiting for a loving revival.
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Gudelia is cataloged under the Latin naming tradition. Latin-origin names have been a backbone of Western naming for centuries, carried forward through the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church, and the Romance languages.
In the U.S., Gudelia has been recorded as a girl's name since 1924, with 61 total births. Browse the Latin names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Gudelia has 11+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1924.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 19 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 10 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 6 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 11 | — |
The Story of Gudelia
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 1998, Gudelia is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Gudelia are most likely born between 1988 and 2001.
How rare is Gudelia?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Gudelia is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1924, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 19 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Gudelia by the numbers
- Would fill 1 school bus
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(11 years, 1924–2001)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 5 | #16211 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15903 |
| 1998 | 7 | #11557 |
| 1996 | 6 | #12360 |
| 1991 | 6 | #12031 |
| 1976 | 5 | #9793 |
| 1966 | 5 | #6917 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6870 |
| 1959 | 6 | #5812 |
| 1926 | 5 | #5173 |
| 1924 | 6 | #4697 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1924–2001