Holding steady.
Popularity of Yolinda since 1949
Babies named Yolinda per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Yolinda's real moment was 1972.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 79 |
| 1970s | 66 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Yolinda is a rare American feminine name that first appeared in 1949 and reached its highest usage in 1972, though even then it never broke into the national top 1000. The name's estimated one-in-N rate is unavailable due to its extreme rarity, with fewer than five annual births in most years. Its trajectory has remained stable but scarce, making it an unusual choice for parents seeking a distinctive name. The name blends the fashionable 'Yo-' prefix seen in mid-century Yolanda with the popular '-inda' suffix from names like Linda and Belinda, reflecting common naming trends of the 1970s. No top states are recorded for Yolinda, as its usage has never been concentrated enough to register statistically.
Yolinda appears to be a modern coinage, blending elements from the Spanish name Yolanda (of uncertain origin, possibly related to Violet) and the popular feminine suffix -inda, as in Linda (Spanish for 'pretty'). It emerged in the United States in the mid-20th century, with its first recorded use in 1949 and a peak in popularity during the 1970s. The name remains rare, never reaching the top 1000.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yoli, Linda, Lindy
Sibling names for Yolinda
Names that share Yolinda's style, for a brother or sister.
