Holding steady.
Popularity of Balinda since 1949
Babies named Balinda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Balinda's real moment was 1971.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 9 |
| 1950s | 157 |
| 1960s | 237 |
| 1970s | 163 |
| 1980s | 70 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Balinda is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1949, during a period when many invented or blended names were gaining popularity. It saw its peak usage in 1971, aligning with the naming trends of the 1970s which favored melodic, '-inda' ending names for girls. The name has remained stable in its rarity, never entering the top 1000, and is most often considered a variation of Belinda or Melinda. With no strong ties to any particular region or culture, it remains a modern, creative choice.
Balinda appears to be a modern coinage, likely a variant or blend of the name Belinda (which itself is of uncertain origin, possibly from Italian 'bella' meaning 'beautiful') with the popular suffix '-inda', or an alteration of names ending in '-linda' such as Linda or Melinda. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1949 and saw modest use, peaking in 1971.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Bali, Linda, Lin
Sibling names for Balinda
Names that share Balinda's style, for a brother or sister.
