Total births
808
Girls' name · since 1947
Mylinda
808 babies named Mylinda in U.S. Social Security records since 1947, with the highest year being 1957. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 808
- total births
- 1947–2012
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
Mylinda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 808 have been recorded since 1947.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Mylinda has been recorded 808 times among girls since 1947, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1960s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1947 to 2012.
- 808 total births
- 1947–2012 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 31% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
808 girls have been named Mylinda since 1947, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 2012.
- 808
- total births
- 1947–2012
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 31%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Mylinda was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
35 babies were named Mylinda in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Mylinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Mylinda's SSA record in two at 1975 and the more recent half accounts for 35% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 65%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1952, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1957 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Mylinda at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1947
Mylinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1947–2012
- Peak year (1957)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 66 years of records
Mylinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Mylinda's strongest decade.
253 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Mylinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 12
1940s
12 births
- 1950s
1950s
140 births
- 1960s
1960s
253 births
- 1970s
1970s
187 births
- 1980s
1980s
119 births
- 1990s 54
1990s
54 births
- 2000s 37
2000s
37 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 253 births (31% of all-time use).
How Mylinda 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 Mylinda's total volume
Mylinda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mylinda by state
Where Mylinda concentrates geographically, total births since 1947
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #2 | California | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | Florida | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 5 | 0.6% |
Texas share of Mylinda's total US births 1.2%
Even split
10 of 808 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mylinda? ▼
Since 1947, Social Security records show 808 babies named Mylinda. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1957, with 35 births.
When was Mylinda most popular? ▼
Mylinda was most popular in the 1960s decade with 253 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Mylinda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mylinda are Texas (10 births), California (6 births), Florida (5 births).
How long has the name Mylinda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mylinda since 1947 -- 66 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Mylinda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Myla, Mylah, Mylee, Mylie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mylinda's data
- Mylinda's decade-level peak was the 1960s (253 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Mylindas (10 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 Mylinda
Nearby Names Like Mylinda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mylinda
Myla Girl
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Mylah Girl
#550 6,544 births
Mylee Girl
#1516 4,420 births
Mylie Girl
#3238 1,982 births
Myleigh Girl
#3441 1,236 births
Compare Mylinda side by side: Mylinda vs Myla Mylinda vs Mylah Mylinda vs Mylee
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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, 1947–2012 (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. "Mylinda: Baby Name Since 1947 - 808 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mylinda. 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 Mylinda 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.