Holding steady.
Popularity of Alinda since 1915
Babies named Alinda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 16 |
| 1940s | 159 |
| 1950s | 152 |
| 1960s | 96 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 22 |
| 2010s | 29 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Alinda is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1915, at the dawn of a wave of invented or adapted names that characterized early 20th-century naming fashions. Its peak year of usage was 1948, when it was given to a modest number of girls, but it never entered the top 1000. In the decades since, Alinda has remained extremely uncommon, with a stable trajectory showing no recent revival. Its origins are uncertain, possibly influenced by names like Alinta or formed by combining the popular prefix 'Al-' with the suffix '-inda.' Although its precise derivation is debated, Alinda has a lyrical, vintage feel that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name. Its rarity today makes it a unique choice, with no associated top states or well-known bearers, placing it firmly in the category of hidden gems from the mid-20th century.
Alinda first appears in U.S. records in 1915, likely as a modern coinage or adaptation. It may be related to names like Alinda (possibly from Greek 'alinda' meaning 'light') or Alinta (an Aboriginal Australian name meaning 'flame'). However, its exact derivation remains unclear, and it was most likely formed as a feminine name using the fashionable 'a-' prefix and '-inda' suffix popular in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Allie, Linda, Lindy
Variants: Alinta, Alinda
Sibling names for Alinda
Names that share Alinda's style, for a brother or sister.
