Total births
1,003
Girls' name · since 1936
Jolinda
1,003 babies named Jolinda in U.S. Social Security records since 1936, with the highest year being 1947. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,003
- total births
- 1936–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
Jolinda sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,003 recorded since 1936.
Social Security Administration records show Jolinda recorded 1,003 times among girls since 1936, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1960s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1936 to 2010.
- 1,003 total births
- 1936–2010 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 24% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,003 girls have been named Jolinda since 1936, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2010.
- 1,003
- total births
- 1936–2010
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 24%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Jolinda was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
39 babies were named Jolinda in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Jolinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jolinda splits its recorded history at 1966: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1939 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1947 peak of 39 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jolinda at a glance
Last recorded 2010Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1936
Jolinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1936–2010
- Peak year (1947)
- 39
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Jolinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Jolinda's strongest decade.
244 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Jolinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s 17
1930s
17 births
- 1940s
1940s
139 births
- 1950s
1950s
199 births
- 1960s
1960s
244 births
- 1970s
1970s
232 births
- 1980s
1980s
125 births
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s 7
2010s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 244 births (24% of all-time use).
How Jolinda 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 Jolinda's total volume
Jolinda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jolinda by state
Where Jolinda concentrates geographically, total births since 1936
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 28 | 2.8% |
| #2 | Indiana | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #3 | California | | 10 | 1.0% |
Texas share of Jolinda's total US births 2.8%
Even split
28 of 1,003 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jolinda? ▼
Jolinda has been given to 1,003 babies in the U.S. since 1936, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2010. 39 babies were born in 1947, its single highest year.
When was Jolinda most popular? ▼
Jolinda was most popular in the 1960s decade with 244 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Jolinda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jolinda are Texas (28 births), Indiana (15 births), California (10 births).
How long has the name Jolinda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jolinda since 1936 -- 75 years through the most recent 2010 data.
What names are similar to Jolinda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jolene, Jolie, Joleen, Jolynn, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jolinda's data
- Jolinda's decade-level peak was the 1960s (244 total births); usage has since declined to 7 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jolindas (28 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Jolinda
Nearby Names Like Jolinda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jolinda
Jolene Girl
#603 36,224 births
Jolie Girl
#901 14,099 births
Joleen Girl
#7304 6,670 births
Jolynn Girl
#6206 4,620 births
Jolee Girl
#2395 3,897 births
Compare Jolinda side by side: Jolinda vs Jolene Jolinda vs Jolie Jolinda vs Joleen
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1936–2010 (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. "Jolinda: Baby Name Since 1936 - 1,003 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jolinda. 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 Jolinda 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 July 2026.