girl's name
Delinda
duh-LIN-duh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 2,515
Delinda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1964, when 117 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Delinda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 13 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 213 |
| 1950s | 554 |
| 1960s | 901 |
| 1970s | 322 |
| 1980s | 129 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Delinda?
In 2012, Delinda was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Delinda Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Delinda Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Délinda | Délinda is a rare spelling of Delinda, written with an acute accent and recorded about 90 times, mostly in France. | 90 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Delinda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Delinda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Delinda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Delinda
- English duh-LIN-duh
Sibling Names for Delinda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Delinda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Delinda
How popular is the name Delinda?
In 2012, Delinda was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Delinda a girl's or a boy's name?
Delinda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Delinda?
Delinda has 3 syllables.
When was Delinda most popular?
Delinda peaked in 1964, when 117 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.