Brinda Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BRIN-dah /ˈbrɪn.də/

Origin: Sanskrit; Hindi

Meaning: Sanskrit: 'one who is beautiful'; Hindi: 'a name for a goddess'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Brinda has its roots in the Sanskrit language, where it is derived from the word "brindā" which refers to the sacred basil plant, also known as tulsi. This plant holds significant cultural and religious importance in Hinduism, often associated with the goddess Lakshmi and considered a symbol of purity and devotion.

The transition of the name into English and other languages is less direct, as it primarily remains within the context of South Asian cultures, particularly in India and among Hindu communities. Historically, the name Brinda has been linked to various figures in Hindu mythology and literature.

In the epic Mahabharata, Brinda is associated with the character of Vrinda, a devoted woman who symbolizes loyalty and virtue. The name has also been referenced in various texts and stories throughout centuries, reinforcing its cultural significance.

The reverence for the tulsi plant and its connection to spirituality has helped maintain the name's prominence in certain communities. Culturally, Brinda embodies themes of devotion, purity, and connection to nature, which resonate deeply within the traditions of Hinduism.

The name is often celebrated in religious rituals and is associated with auspiciousness. Additionally, diminutive forms such as Brinny may be used affectionately, though they are less common in formal contexts.

Overall, Brinda reflects a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, rooted in ancient traditions that continue to influence its perception.

Famous people named Brinda

In this section, you will find notable people named Brinda. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Brinda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Brinda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Brinda Karat is a politician and activist best known for her work in women's rights and labor rights in India.

Brinda Edwards is a singer and songwriter best known for her contributions to the music industry and her performances in various musical productions.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Brinda was first seen in the United States in 1939.

Brinda has ranked as high as #1591 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas, California, and Tennessee.

In the past 5 years the name Brinda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Brinda is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Brinda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Brinda.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 6 6
2024 5 5
2023 6 6
2022 5 5
2020 6 6
2019 6 6
2018 11 11
2016 5 5
2015 9 9
2014 8 8
2013 9 9
2012 8 8
2011 10 10
2010 7 7
2009 8 8
2008 15 15
2007 9 9
2006 12 12
2005 14 14
2004 9 9
2003 12 12
2002 12 12
2001 17 17
2000 14 14
1999 9 9
1998 8 8
1997 11 11
1996 14 14
1995 12 12
1994 10 10
1993 17 17
1992 13 13
1991 13 13
1990 14 14
1989 10 10
1988 8 8
1987 6 6
1986 8 8
1985 8 8
1984 5 5
1983 8 8
1982 6 6
1981 14 14
1980 10 10
1979 6 6
1978 7 7
1977 15 15
1976 18 18
1975 8 8
1974 13 13
1973 21 21
1972 18 18
1971 23 23
1970 17 17
1969 30 30
1968 27 27
1967 32 32
1966 37 37
1965 47 47
1964 51 51
1963 53 53
1962 66 66
1961 79 79
1960 61 61
1959 56 56
1958 77 77
1957 80 80
1956 97 97
1955 69 69
1954 73 73
1953 74 74
1952 98 98
1951 88 88
1950 72 72
1949 61 61
1948 55 55
1947 57 57
1946 29 29
1945 25 25
1944 23 23
1943 26 26
1942 14 14
1941 12 12
1940 8 8
1939 5 5

Top States for Brinda (2005)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NJ 5
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