Holding steady.
Popularity of Elinda since 1942
Babies named Elinda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 66 |
| 1950s | 109 |
| 1960s | 67 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Elinda is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1942, achieving its peak popularity in 1953 and subsequently remaining stable but infrequent. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it likely belongs to a class of modern coinages that blend fashionable syllables. The name has never ranked in the top 1000, and its 1-in-N ratio is effectively zero due to its rarity. The trajectory is stable, with no signs of revival. As a name that has never been recorded in any top state, Elinda remains a highly distinctive choice.
Elinda first appears in U.S. records in 1942. It may have been formed by combining the popular prefix El- (as in Elaine, Eleanor) with the feminine suffix -inda (as in Belinda, Lucinda). Alternatively, it could be a variant of Alinda, a name of uncertain origin possibly linked to a Greek place name. Its use has remained rare and consistent, with a peak in 1953.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Elli, Linda, Lindy
Variants: Alinda
Sibling names for Elinda
Names that share Elinda's style, for a brother or sister.
