Holding steady.
Popularity of Blenda since 1898
Babies named Blenda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 17 |
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 296 |
| 1950s | 331 |
| 1960s | 145 |
| 1970s | 114 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Blenda is a rare name with a notable Swedish legend behind it. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1898 and reached its peak usage in 1951, though it never cracked the top 1000. Since the 1970s, the name has been given to fewer than five babies per year, maintaining a stable trajectory of extreme rarity. Its top states have been few, and no state recorded more than occasional births. The name remains a distinctive choice with a strong Scandinavian folkloric connection.
The name Blenda is of uncertain origin. It is most famously associated with the Swedish legend of Blenda, a woman who led a rebellion of women against invading Danes in the 12th century. This folkloric figure was later popularized in 19th-century literature, leading to occasional use of the name in Scandinavia and English-speaking countries. The name may be related to a Germanic root meaning 'to dazzle' or 'to blind', but this is speculative.
Sibling names for Blenda
Names that share Blenda's style, for a brother or sister.
