Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Celinda since 1938
Babies named Celinda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 12 |
| 1940s | 98 |
| 1950s | 249 |
| 1960s | 224 |
| 1970s | 194 |
| 1980s | 129 |
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Celinda is a rare and melodic name that likely arose as a combination of the popular name elements Celia and Linda. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1938 and saw its peak usage in 1954, when it ranked in the top 10,000 for that year. Since then, its usage has declined dramatically; by 2025, only about 1 in 321,453 babies received the name, placing it at rank 14,942. The name has remained stable in recent decades, neither disappearing nor experiencing a revival. Its top states of use are not concentrated, suggesting a scattered but nationally present name. Celinda offers a distinctive alternative to more common -inda names like Belinda or Melinda.
Celinda appears to be a modern coinage combining elements from names like Celia (from Latin 'caelum' meaning 'heaven') and Linda (from Spanish/Portuguese 'linda' meaning 'beautiful'). It first emerged in the United States in the 20th century, with its earliest recorded usage in 1938. The name saw moderate popularity mid-century but has remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Celi, Linda, Cindy
Variants: Selinda
Sibling names for Celinda
Names that share Celinda's style, for a brother or sister.
