Total births
17
Girls' name · since 1921
Orinda
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 17 babies named Orinda, peaking in 1949. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 17
- total births
- 1921–1950
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
17 girls have been named Orinda since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Orinda has been recorded 17 times among girls since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1940s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1950.
- 17 total births
- 1921–1950 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
17 girls have been named Orinda since 1921, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1950.
- 17
- total births
- 1921–1950
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Orinda was born in this single decade.
1949
Single peak year
6 babies were named Orinda in 1949 - its busiest year on record.
Orinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Orinda splits its recorded history at 1949: 71% of all births land in the more recent half, 29% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1921 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1949 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Orinda at a glance
Last recorded 1950Peak year
1949
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Orinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1950
- Peak year (1949)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Orinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Orinda's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Orinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
6 births
- 1950s
1950s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 6 births (35% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Orinda? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 17 babies named Orinda. The most recent recorded year was 1950. Its busiest year on record was 1949, with 6 births.
When was Orinda most popular? ▼
Orinda was most popular in the 1940s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1949.
How long has the name Orinda been used? ▼
Orinda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 30 years of data through 1950.
What names are similar to Orinda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oriana, Orianna, Orion, Orie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Orinda's data
- Orinda's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1950s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Orinda
Nearby Names Like Orinda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Orinda
Oriana Girl
#1844 3,883 births
Orianna Girl
#4482 1,378 births
Orion Girl
#4398 630 births
Orie Girl
429 births
Oriah Girl
#5548 415 births
Compare Orinda side by side: Orinda vs Oriana Orinda vs Orianna Orinda vs Orion
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, 1921–1950 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Orinda: Baby Name Since 1921 - 17 Births, Peak 1949." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/orinda. 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 Orinda 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.