Holding steady.
Popularity of Deolinda since 1912
Babies named Deolinda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 70 |
| 1920s | 128 |
| 1930s | 19 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Deolinda is a rare Portuguese and Spanish name that saw its highest U.S. usage in 1923, the peak year recorded in Social Security data. The name has remained stable in popularity since its first recorded appearance in 1912, but it has never been widespread, appearing only sporadically in birth records. It has not achieved any top state rankings, reflecting its niche appeal. As a devotional name blending reverence for God (Deus/Dios) with beauty (linda), it carries a poetic religious meaning but remains uncommon, giving it a distinctive character for parents seeking a name with Iberian roots and spiritual resonance.
Deolinda is a compound of Spanish and Portuguese elements 'Dios' or 'Deus' (God) and 'linda' (beautiful, pretty), essentially meaning 'beautiful of God' or 'God's beautiful one'. It emerged in the Iberian Peninsula, likely as a devotional name in Catholic communities, and saw modest usage in the early 20th century, especially in Brazil and Portugal. The name carries religious overtones without being directly biblical.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Linda, Deo, Dinda
Sibling names for Deolinda
Names that share Deolinda's style, for a brother or sister.
