girl's name
Gelinda
jeh-LEEN-dah (Italian)
- Origin Italian
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 35
Gelinda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1969 it was given to 6 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.
- Gelinda is a name of Italian origin.
- Peaked in 1964, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1953.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gelinda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 25 |
How Popular Is Gelinda?
In 1969, Gelinda was given to 6 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.
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.
Names That Peaked Alongside Gelinda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gelinda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gelinda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gelinda
- Italian jeh-LEEN-dah
Sibling Names for Gelinda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gelinda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gelinda
How popular is the name Gelinda?
In 1969, Gelinda was given to 6 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 Gelinda a girl's or a boy's name?
Gelinda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gelinda?
Gelinda has 3 syllables.
When was Gelinda most popular?
Gelinda peaked in 1964, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.