Total births
278
Girls' name · since 1942
Elinda
Since 1942, U.S. Social Security records show 278 babies named Elinda, peaking in 1953. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 278
- total births
- 1942–2019
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
Elinda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 278 have been recorded since 1942.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elinda has been recorded 278 times among girls since 1942, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1942 to 2019.
- 278 total births
- 1942–2019 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
278 girls have been named Elinda since 1942, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2019.
- 278
- total births
- 1942–2019
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Elinda was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
23 babies were named Elinda in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Elinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elinda's SSA record in two at 1957 and the more recent half accounts for 42% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 58%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1947, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1953 peak of 23, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elinda at a glance
Last recorded 2019Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1942
Elinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1942–2019
- Peak year (1953)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Elinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Elinda's strongest decade.
109 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Elinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
66 births
- 1950s
1950s
109 births
- 1960s
1960s
67 births
- 1970s 25
1970s
25 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 109 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elinda? ▼
Since 1942, Social Security records show 278 babies named Elinda. The most recent recorded year was 2019. Its busiest year on record was 1953, with 23 births.
When was Elinda most popular? ▼
Elinda was most popular in the 1950s decade with 109 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
How long has the name Elinda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elinda since 1942 -- 78 years through the most recent 2019 data.
What names are similar to Elinda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elizabeth, Eliana, Elise, Eliza, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elinda's data
- Elinda's decade-level peak was the 1950s (109 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Elinda
Nearby Names Like Elinda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elinda
Elizabeth Girl
#17 1,688,757 births
Eliana Girl
#18 76,104 births
Elise Girl
#251 75,186 births
Eliza Girl
#118 70,569 births
Elisabeth Girl
#908 48,018 births
Compare Elinda side by side: Elinda vs Elizabeth Elinda vs Eliana Elinda vs Elise
Related Names
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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, 1942–2019 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elinda: Baby Name Since 1942 - 278 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elinda. 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 Elinda 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.