Total births
1,066
Girls' name · since 1884
Olinda
Since 1884, U.S. Social Security records show 1,066 babies named Olinda, peaking in 1954. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,066
- total births
- 1884–2017
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1,066 girls have been named Olinda since 1884, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Olinda recorded 1,066 times among girls since 1884, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 2017.
- 1,066 total births
- 1884–2017 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 18% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,066 girls have been named Olinda since 1884, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2017.
- 1,066
- total births
- 1884–2017
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 18%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
18% of everyone ever named Olinda was born in this single decade.
1954
Single peak year
29 babies were named Olinda in 1954 - its busiest year on record.
Olinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Olinda's full recorded timeline at 1942, 46% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 54% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1884, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1954 peak of 29 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Olinda at a glance
Last recorded 2017Peak year
1954
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Olinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–2017
- Peak year (1954)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 134 years of records
Olinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Olinda's strongest decade.
188 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 18% of all-time use.
Olinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 10
1880s
10 births
- 1890s
1890s
80 births
- 1900s
1900s
76 births
- 1910s
1910s
173 births
- 1920s
1920s
166 births
- 1930s 63
1930s
63 births
- 1940s
1940s
99 births
- 1950s
1950s
188 births
- 1960s 69
1960s
69 births
- 1970s 65
1970s
65 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 35
1990s
35 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
- 2010s 18
2010s
18 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 188 births (18% of all-time use).
How Olinda 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 Olinda's total volume
Olinda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Olinda by state
Where Olinda concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #2 | Missouri | | 12 | 1.1% |
| #3 | Texas | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Kansas | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | South Dakota | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #6 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Nebraska | | 5 | 0.5% |
Massachusetts share of Olinda's total US births 1.1%
Even split
12 of 1,066 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Olinda? ▼
Olinda has been given to 1,066 babies in the U.S. since 1884, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2017. 29 babies were born in 1954, its single highest year.
When was Olinda most popular? ▼
Olinda was most popular in the 1950s decade with 188 total births. The single peak year was 1954.
Where is Olinda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Olinda are Massachusetts (12 births), Missouri (12 births), Texas (7 births).
How long has the name Olinda been used? ▼
Olinda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1884, spanning 134 years of data through 2017.
What names are similar to Olinda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Olivia, Olive, Oliva, Olivette, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Olinda's data
- Olinda's decade-level peak was the 1950s (188 total births); usage has since declined to 18 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Massachusetts records the most Olindas (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts 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 Olinda
Nearby Names Like Olinda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Olinda
Olivia Girl
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Olive Girl
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Oliva Girl
#5975 1,976 births
Olivette Girl
#7609 788 births
Oliver Girl
#5163 777 births
Compare Olinda side by side: Olinda vs Olivia Olinda vs Olive Olinda vs Oliva
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, 1884–2017 (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. "Olinda: Baby Name Since 1884 - 1,066 Births, Peak 1954." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/olinda. 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 Olinda 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.