Total births
1,310
Girls' name · since 1887
Clorinda
Clorinda has 1,310 recorded births since 1887 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1923 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,310
- total births
- 1887–1992
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1,310 girls have been named Clorinda since 1887, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Clorinda has been recorded 1,310 times among girls since 1887, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 1992.
- 1,310 total births
- 1887–1992 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 20% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,310 girls have been named Clorinda since 1887, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1992.
- 1,310
- total births
- 1887–1992
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 20%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Clorinda was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
33 babies were named Clorinda in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Clorinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Clorinda splits its recorded history at 1946: 43% of all births land in the more recent half, 57% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1887 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1923 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Clorinda at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Clorinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–1992
- Peak year (1923)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 106 years of records
Clorinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Clorinda's strongest decade.
257 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Clorinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1900s 41
1900s
41 births
- 1910s
1910s
149 births
- 1920s
1920s
257 births
- 1930s
1930s
190 births
- 1940s
1940s
198 births
- 1950s
1950s
174 births
- 1960s
1960s
118 births
- 1970s
1970s
105 births
- 1980s 60
1980s
60 births
- 1990s 13
1990s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 257 births (20% of all-time use).
How Clorinda compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Clorinda's total volume
Clorinda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Clorinda by state
Where Clorinda concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Mexico | | 241 | 18.4% |
| #2 | New York | | 79 | 6.0% |
| #3 | California | | 15 | 1.1% |
| #4 | Colorado | | 13 | 1.0% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 11 | 0.8% |
New Mexico share of Clorinda's total US births 18.4%
Even split
241 of 1,310 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Clorinda? ▼
1,310 babies have been named Clorinda since 1887. It was last recorded in 1992. The peak year was 1923 with 33 births.
When was Clorinda most popular? ▼
Clorinda was most popular in the 1920s decade with 257 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Clorinda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Clorinda are New Mexico (241 births), New York (79 births), California (15 births).
How long has the name Clorinda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Clorinda since 1887 -- 106 years through the most recent 1992 data.
What names are similar to Clorinda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Clover, Cloe, Cloey, Clora, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Clorinda's data
- Clorinda's decade-level peak was the 1920s (257 total births); usage has since declined to 13 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New Mexico records the most Clorindas (241 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New Mexico names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Clorinda
Nearby Names Like Clorinda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Clorinda
Clover Girl
#617 5,640 births
Cloe Girl
#2782 3,922 births
Cloey Girl
#12241 1,918 births
Clora Girl
1,800 births
Cloie Girl
1,135 births
Compare Clorinda side by side: Clorinda vs Clover Clorinda vs Cloe Clorinda vs Cloey
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1887–1992 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Clorinda: Baby Name Since 1887 - 1,310 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/clorinda. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Clorinda draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.