Malinda
2 countries#2859 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Malinda was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
21,464 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #2859 · peaked in 1969 with 460 births
Most common in: Pennsylvania, Ohio, California, Texas, Indiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
3 births recorded 1962–1962 · peaked in 1962 with 3 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Malinda’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #2031 | — |
| 2007 | #2311 | ↓280 |
| 2008 | #2334 | ↓23 |
| 2009 | #2090 | ↑244 |
| 2010 | #2589 | ↓499 |
| 2011 | #3051 | ↓462 |
| 2012 | #2901 | ↑150 |
| 2013 | #2408 | ↑493 |
| 2014 | #2236 | ↑172 |
| 2015 | #2318 | ↓82 |
| 2016 | #2617 | ↓299 |
| 2017 | #2689 | ↓72 |
| 2018 | #2478 | ↑211 |
| 2019 | #2729 | ↓251 |
| 2020 | #2748 | ↓19 |
| 2021 | #3297 | ↓549 |
| 2022 | #2604 | ↑693 |
| 2023 | #2379 | ↑225 |
| 2024 | #2857 | ↓478 |
| 2025 | #2859 | ↓2 |
Frequently asked questions about Malinda
Is Malinda a popular name?
Yes — Malinda currently ranks #2859 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Malinda more common for boys or girls?
Malinda is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Malinda most popular?
Malinda peaked in 1969 in United States, with 460 recorded births that year.
Is Malinda rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Malinda’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #261 in 1880 to #2859 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Malinda?
At least 21,467 babies have been recorded with the name Malinda across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Malinda popular in more than one country?
Yes — Malinda appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.
What names are similar in popularity to Malinda?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Malinda include Maleia, Marcelina, Nomi.
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