Holding steady.
Popularity of Mirinda since 1958
Babies named Mirinda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 49 |
| 1970s | 116 |
| 1980s | 110 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Mirinda is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1958, reflecting a mid-20th century trend of creating melodic names with familiar endings. It never ranked among the top 1000 names, but its peak year was 1979, when it saw its highest recorded usage. The name has remained in use at low levels through the latest data from 2025, with a stable trajectory suggesting niche but persistent appeal. Its top states are not recorded, likely due to small numbers, and it has no known variants or famous bearers. Mirinda may be a blend or respelling of established names like Miranda or Melinda, but no clear origin has been documented.
Mirinda first appeared in U.S. records in 1958 and saw modest use in the 1970s, with a peak in 1979. It is likely a modern coinage influenced by names like Miranda and Melinda, or possibly a respelling of Miranda. No specific historical or linguistic derivation is established.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Miri, Rinda, Mindy
Sibling names for Mirinda
Names that share Mirinda's style, for a brother or sister.
