Total births
462
Girls' name · since 1940
Rolinda
462 babies named Rolinda in U.S. Social Security records since 1940, with the highest year being 1958. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 462
- total births
- 1940–1998
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
462 girls have been named Rolinda since 1940, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Rolinda has been recorded 462 times among girls since 1940, 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 1940 to 1998.
- 462 total births
- 1940–1998 years on record
- 1960s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
462 girls have been named Rolinda since 1940, peaking in the 1960s, last recorded in 1998.
- 462
- total births
- 1940–1998
- years on record
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1960s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Rolinda was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
21 babies were named Rolinda in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Rolinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Rolinda's SSA record in two at 1962 and the more recent half accounts for 53% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 47%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1944, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 21, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Rolinda at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1940
Rolinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1940–1998
- Peak year (1958)
- 21
- Annual births at peak, across 59 years of records
Rolinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Rolinda's strongest decade.
156 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Rolinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 53
1940s
53 births
- 1950s
1950s
138 births
- 1960s
1960s
156 births
- 1970s
1970s
95 births
- 1980s 9
1980s
9 births
- 1990s 11
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 156 births (34% of all-time use).
Rolinda by state
Where Rolinda concentrates geographically, total births since 1940
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 10 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 5 | 1.1% |
California share of Rolinda's total US births 2.2%
Even split
10 of 462 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Rolinda? ▼
Since 1940, Social Security records show 462 babies named Rolinda. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1958, with 21 births.
When was Rolinda most popular? ▼
Rolinda was most popular in the 1960s decade with 156 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Rolinda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Rolinda are California (10 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Rolinda been used? ▼
Records for Rolinda go back to 1940, giving 59 years of history through 1998.
What names are similar to Rolinda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Rolanda, Rolonda, Rolande, Roland, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Rolinda's data
- Rolinda's decade-level peak was the 1960s (156 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Rolindas (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Rolinda
Nearby Names Like Rolinda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Rolinda
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Rolonda Girl
484 births
Rolande Girl
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Roland Girl
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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, 1940–1998 (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. "Rolinda: Baby Name Since 1940 - 462 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/rolinda. 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 Rolinda 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.