Belinda
Belinda first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 1961, when 3,120 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Belinda popular?
Vintage Belinda is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1961.
| 2020s | 755 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,127 | |
| 2000s | 2,651 | |
| 1990s | 2,373 | |
| 1980s | 5,348 | |
| 1970s | 12,488 | |
| 1960s | 22,944 | |
| 1950s | 20,941 | |
| 1940s | 2,863 | |
| 1930s | 219 | |
| 1920s | 108 | |
| 1910s | 83 | |
| 1900s | 32 | |
| 1890s | 23 | |
| 1880s | 5 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Belinda mean?
HEDGE: origin uncertain. Commonly explained as coined from Italian bella 'beautiful' plus a suffix, which is why it is read as 'beautiful'. An alternative traces it to Old High German Betlinde, with a second element lind 'soft/tender' or possibly 'serpent/linden', in which case 'beautiful' would be folk-etymology.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Belinda mean?
Belinda means Beautiful (disputed). HEDGE: origin uncertain. Commonly explained as coined from Italian bella 'beautiful' plus a suffix, which is why it is read as 'beautiful'. An alternative traces it to Old High German Betlinde, with a second element lind 'soft/tender' or possibly 'serpent/linden', in which case 'beautiful' would be folk-etymology.
What is the origin of the name Belinda?
Belinda is of italian origin.
How do you pronounce Belinda?
Belinda is pronounced “buh-LIN-duh.”
Is Belinda a boy or a girl name?
Belinda is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Belinda a popular name right now?
Belinda is rarely given today, but saw real use in the past — it peaked back in 1961.
How popular is the name Belinda?
In 2025, Belinda ranked #1819 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Belinda most popular?
Belinda was most popular in 1961, when about 3,120 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Belinda?
Names similar to Belinda include Sienna, Bianca, Kiara, Viola, Serena.
What names go well with Belinda?
italian names that pair well with Belinda include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.