Holding steady.
Popularity of Durinda since 1944
Babies named Durinda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 120 |
| 1960s | 58 |
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Durinda is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1944, near the end of World War II. It reached its highest usage in 1953, but even then it never broke into the national top 1000, remaining a very uncommon choice. The name's trajectory has been stable since the 1950s, with only occasional births in small numbers. As a modern coinage or variant, Durinda lacks a long etymological history, but its melodic sound and resemblance to more familiar names like Dorinda give it a friendly, accessible feel. Its obscurity may appeal to parents seeking a truly unique name that avoids common trends.
Durinda first appeared in the United States in the 1940s. It may have been coined from the prefix 'Du-' combined with the popular name suffix '-rinda' seen in names like Clarinda and Dorinda. Alternatively, it could be a spelling variant of Dorinda, itself a 17th-century literary invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Duri, Rinda, Inda
Sibling names for Durinda
Names that share Durinda's style, for a brother or sister.
