Holding steady.
Popularity of Rolinda since 1940
Babies named Rolinda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1958, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Rolinda's real moment was 1969.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 53 |
| 1950s | 138 |
| 1960s | 156 |
| 1970s | 95 |
| 1980s | 9 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Rolinda is a rare given name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1940, reflecting the mid-century fondness for compound names combining familiar elements. Its trajectory has been stable but low-frequency; the name reached its peak in 1969, though it never entered the top 1000 ranks. The name's lack of a clear etymology contributes to its obscurity, with possibilities including a blend of Rose and Linda or a feminine adaptation of Rolande. While the top states for the name are not recorded due to its rarity, Rolinda likely enjoyed scattered use across the country during the 1960s. Its enduring but quiet presence in baby name data makes it a distinctive choice for parents seeking an unconventional mid-century revival name.
Rolinda appears to be a modern coinage, blending elements of popular mid-20th century names. It may combine the floral name Rose with the -inda suffix seen in names like Linda and Belinda. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of Rolande, a name of Germanic origin meaning 'famous land.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1940s and saw modest use during the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Roly, Linda, Roli
Sibling names for Rolinda
Names that share Rolinda's style, for a brother or sister.
