Holding steady.
Popularity of Orlinda since 1915
Babies named Orlinda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1946, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Orlinda's real moment was 1939.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 11 |
| 1930s | 59 |
| 1940s | 68 |
| 1950s | 80 |
| 1960s | 68 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Orlinda is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, but its peak popularity came in 1939, during the 1930s decade. Despite never reaching the top 1000, it saw consistent but low usage in that era. The name has since become extremely uncommon, with its trajectory stable but at very low numbers. Orlinda is likely an invented name, possibly influenced by the popular -inda suffix seen in names like Belinda and Melinda, combined with the Irish name Orla. It has no strong ties to any particular region or culture, appearing as a creative choice from the early 20th century.
Orlinda likely emerged in the early 20th century as an invented name, possibly blending elements of names like Orla (an Irish name meaning 'golden princess') with a feminine suffix -inda (as in Belinda or Melinda). It may also be a variant of Orlenda, a name of uncertain origin. The name saw modest use in the United States during the 1930s and 1940s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Orli, Linda, Orly
Variants: Orlenda
Sibling names for Orlinda
Names that share Orlinda's style, for a brother or sister.
