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Darinda

duh-RIN-duh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern invented name or a variant of Dorenda or related names.

Peak popularity
1972
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Darinda since 1945

Babies named Darinda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Darinda's real moment was 1972.

510151960198020002020Most births 1962Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1940s27
1950s54
1960s93
1970s58
1980s0
1990s0
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Darinda is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1945. Its peak year was 1972, after which its usage remained stable at very low numbers. The name's trajectory suggests it has never become widely popular, and it is not currently ranked among the top names. Darinda likely follows the pattern of other invented names from the mid-1900s, combining a pleasant sound with the popular '-inda' suffix. While its exact inspiration is unknown, it may be a variant of Dorenda or Dorinda. Due to its rarity, Darinda has no strong regional concentration, and top states data is unavailable.

Darinda first appeared in U.S. birth records in the mid-20th century. Its formation likely follows the pattern of other invented feminine names from that era, combining a pleasing sound with a common suffix like '-inda' (seen in names such as Dorinda or Lucinda). The name has no known historical or linguistic root outside of American naming trends.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Dari, Rindy

Variants: Dorenda, Dorinda

Sibling names for Darinda

Names that share Darinda's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Darinda mean?
Darinda is a modern invented name with no established meaning. It appears to be a creative combination of sounds popular in mid-20th-century American naming.
How popular is the name Darinda?
Darinda peaked in 1972 according to Social Security data, but it has never ranked among the top 1,000 names. Its usage has remained consistently rare since its first recorded use in 1945.
Is Darinda a boy's or girl's name?
Darinda is predominantly used for girls in the United States.