Total births
856
Girls' name · since 1882
Rinda
Rinda has 856 recorded births since 1882 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1957 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 856
- total births
- 1882–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
856 girls have been named Rinda since 1882, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Rinda recorded 856 times among girls since 1882, 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 1882 to 1985.
- 856 total births
- 1882–1985 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
856 girls have been named Rinda since 1882, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1985.
- 856
- total births
- 1882–1985
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Rinda was born in this single decade.
1957
Single peak year
35 babies were named Rinda in 1957 - its busiest year on record.
Rinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rinda's SSA record in two at 1952 and the more recent half accounts for 59% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 41%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1884, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1957 peak of 35, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rinda at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1957
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1882
Rinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1882–1985
- Peak year (1957)
- 35
- Annual births at peak, across 104 years of records
Rinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Rinda's strongest decade.
259 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Rinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 19
1880s
19 births
- 1890s 10
1890s
10 births
- 1900s 12
1900s
12 births
- 1910s 29
1910s
29 births
- 1920s 10
1920s
10 births
- 1930s 55
1930s
55 births
- 1940s
1940s
164 births
- 1950s
1950s
259 births
- 1960s
1960s
185 births
- 1970s 82
1970s
82 births
- 1980s 31
1980s
31 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 259 births (30% of all-time use).
How Rinda 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 Rinda's total volume
Rinda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Rinda by state
Where Rinda concentrates geographically, total births since 1882
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 10 | 1.2% |
| #2 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
Kentucky share of Rinda's total US births 1.2%
Even split
10 of 856 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rinda? ▼
Rinda has been given to 856 babies in the U.S. since 1882, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1985. 35 babies were born in 1957, its single highest year.
When was Rinda most popular? ▼
Rinda was most popular in the 1950s decade with 259 total births. The single peak year was 1957.
Where is Rinda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rinda are Kentucky (10 births), Ohio (6 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Rinda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Rinda since 1882 -- 104 years through the most recent 1985 data.
What names are similar to Rinda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rina, Rinoa, Rin, Rinley, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rinda's data
- Rinda's decade-level peak was the 1950s (259 total births); usage has since declined to 31 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Rindas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Rinda
Nearby Names Like Rinda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rinda
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Rinoa Girl
#5254 560 births
Rin Girl
#4609 419 births
Rinley Girl
#4766 231 births
Rinnah Girl
151 births
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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, 1882–1985 (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. "Rinda: Baby Name Since 1882 - 856 Births, Peak 1957." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rinda. 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 Rinda 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.