Holding steady.
Popularity of Rinda since 1882
Babies named Rinda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1957, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rinda's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 19 |
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 12 |
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 55 |
| 1940s | 164 |
| 1950s | 259 |
| 1960s | 185 |
| 1970s | 82 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rinda is a name of uncertain origin, first recorded in 1882, when it also saw its peak usage. Since then, its use has been extremely rare, with a stable trajectory over the decades. The name may be a variant of Linda or have roots in Norse mythology via the goddess Rindr. Given its rarity, Rinda stands out as an uncommon choice with historical echoes from the late 19th century. Top states for its early use are not available, but the name's profile suggests a quiet, consistent presence without dramatic shifts.
Rinda is a name of uncertain origin. It may have developed as a variant of the popular name Linda, which itself comes from the Spanish word 'linda' meaning 'pretty'. Alternatively, it could be a short form of Germanic or Scandinavian names containing the element 'rind' (like Rind). In Norse mythology, Rindr (or Rinda) is a goddess and the mother of Vali. The name saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rin, Rindy
Sibling names for Rinda
Names that share Rinda's style, for a brother or sister.
