Total births
610
Girls' name · since 1943
Verlinda
Verlinda has 610 recorded births since 1943 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1958 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 610
- total births
- 1943–1991
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
610 girls have been named Verlinda since 1943, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Verlinda recorded 610 times among girls since 1943, 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 1943 to 1991.
- 610 total births
- 1943–1991 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
610 girls have been named Verlinda since 1943, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1991.
- 610
- total births
- 1943–1991
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Verlinda was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
44 babies were named Verlinda in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Verlinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Verlinda's SSA record in two at 1963 and the more recent half accounts for 34% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 66%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1976, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1958 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Verlinda at a glance
Last recorded 1991Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1943
Verlinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–1991
- Peak year (1958)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Verlinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Verlinda's strongest decade.
259 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Verlinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s 52
1940s
52 births
- 1950s
1950s
259 births
- 1960s
1960s
201 births
- 1970s 74
1970s
74 births
- 1980s 18
1980s
18 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 259 births (42% of all-time use).
How Verlinda 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 Verlinda's total volume
Verlinda vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Verlinda by state
Where Verlinda concentrates geographically, total births since 1943
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 5 | 0.8% |
Arkansas share of Verlinda's total US births 0.8%
Even split
5 of 610 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Verlinda? ▼
Since 1943, Social Security records show 610 babies named Verlinda. The most recent recorded year was 1991. Its busiest year on record was 1958, with 44 births.
When was Verlinda most popular? ▼
Verlinda was most popular in the 1950s decade with 259 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
Where is Verlinda most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Verlinda are Arkansas (5 births), Florida (5 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Verlinda been used? ▼
Verlinda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1943, spanning 49 years of data through 1991.
What names are similar to Verlinda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Veronica, Vera, Verna, Verda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Verlinda's data
- Verlinda's decade-level peak was the 1950s (259 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1990s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Arkansas records the most Verlindas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Arkansas 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 Verlinda
Nearby Names Like Verlinda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Verlinda
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#392 223,775 births
Vera Girl
#226 149,456 births
Verna Girl
#4894 69,113 births
Verda Girl
8,062 births
Vernice Girl
7,290 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, 1943–1991 (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. "Verlinda: Baby Name Since 1943 - 610 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/verlinda. 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 Verlinda 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.