girl's name
Selinda
suh-LIN-duh (English)
- Origin Swedish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 452
Selinda is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2008 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.
- Selinda is a name of Swedish origin.
- Peaked in 1961, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1946.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Selinda Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 86 |
| 1960s | 131 |
| 1970s | 91 |
| 1980s | 62 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 11 |
How Popular Is Selinda?
In 2008, Selinda 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.
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 Selinda
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Selinda Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Selinda over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Selinda
- English suh-LIN-duh
Sibling Names for Selinda
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Selinda — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Selinda
How popular is the name Selinda?
In 2008, Selinda 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 Selinda a girl's or a boy's name?
Selinda is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Selinda?
Selinda has 3 syllables.
When was Selinda most popular?
Selinda peaked in 1961, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.