Holding steady.
Popularity of Laurinda since 1912
Babies named Laurinda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 27 |
| 1920s | 67 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 91 |
| 1950s | 356 |
| 1960s | 435 |
| 1970s | 229 |
| 1980s | 91 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Laurinda is a feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1912, but it truly flourished in the mid-20th century. It reached its peak popularity in 1965, reflecting the era's taste for elaborate, romantic names. Since then, the name's usage has declined steadily, and it now ranks outside the top 1000, with fewer than five births per year. While the name has not been concentrated in any particular state, it fits within a broader trend of names ending in -inda that were fashionable in the 1960s. Today, Laurinda retains a vintage charm, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive but familiar-sounding name.
Laurinda is a modern elaboration of Laura, which derives from the Latin laurus, meaning 'bay laurel'. The suffix -inda is a fashionable feminine ending popular in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name was most common in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Laurie, Lori, Lindy, Rinda
Sibling names for Laurinda
Names that share Laurinda's style, for a brother or sister.
