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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: er-LIN-dah /ɛrˈlɪndə/
Origin: Spanish; German
Meaning: Spanish: bright; German: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Erlinda has its roots in the Germanic elements "erl" meaning "noble" and "lind" meaning "soft, tender, or lime tree." This etymology reflects a combination of qualities associated with nobility and gentleness. The name likely evolved through various linguistic transitions, entering the English language through adaptations of Germanic names during the early medieval period, particularly as the influence of the Anglo-Saxons spread across England from the 5th century onward.
The name's structure suggests a blend of both personal and nature-related attributes, which was common in Germanic naming conventions. Historically, the name Erlinda does not have a direct reference in major historical texts or figures, but it shares phonetic similarities with names that have appeared in various cultures and languages.
The use of the suffix "-inda" is reminiscent of other names that gained popularity in the medieval period, often associated with saints or noble figures. The name's components, reflecting nobility and nature, resonate with the values of various cultures that revered both lineage and the natural world.
Culturally, names with similar roots have often been associated with strength and gentleness, embodying a duality that appeals to many societies. The concept of nobility intertwined with nature is prevalent in folklore and literature, where characters bearing such names often represent virtues of leadership and compassion.
While Erlinda itself may not have a widely recognized diminutive, its elements contribute to a rich tapestry of names that evoke a sense of heritage and character, ensuring its place in the broader context of naming traditions.
Famous people named Erlinda
In this section, you will find notable people named Erlinda. 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 Erlinda who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Erlinda who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Erlinda O. de Guzman is a scientist best known for her work in the field of microbiology and her contributions to public health.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Erlinda was first seen in the United States in 1900.
Erlinda has ranked as high as #820 nationally, which occurred in 1949, and has been most popular in California, Arizona, Texas, Colorado, and Hawaii.
In the past 5 years the name Erlinda has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Erlinda 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 Erlinda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Erlinda (2003)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 12 |
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 Erlinda.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2002 | 15 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1993 | 11 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1991 | 18 |
| 1990 | 25 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1987 | 19 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1985 | 23 |
| 1984 | 34 |
| 1983 | 27 |
| 1982 | 32 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1980 | 33 |
| 1979 | 30 |
| 1978 | 24 |
| 1977 | 26 |
| 1976 | 42 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1974 | 34 |
| 1973 | 36 |
| 1972 | 33 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1970 | 40 |
| 1969 | 42 |
| 1968 | 36 |
| 1967 | 52 |
| 1966 | 45 |
| 1965 | 52 |
| 1964 | 56 |
| 1963 | 73 |
| 1962 | 58 |
| 1961 | 75 |
| 1960 | 83 |
| 1959 | 72 |
| 1958 | 88 |
| 1957 | 94 |
| 1956 | 100 |
| 1955 | 68 |
| 1954 | 100 |
| 1953 | 115 |
| 1952 | 98 |
| 1951 | 123 |
| 1950 | 133 |
| 1949 | 171 |
| 1948 | 140 |
| 1947 | 129 |
| 1946 | 94 |
| 1945 | 90 |
| 1944 | 71 |
| 1943 | 76 |
| 1942 | 65 |
| 1941 | 70 |
| 1940 | 61 |
| 1939 | 51 |
| 1938 | 75 |
| 1937 | 62 |
| 1936 | 53 |
| 1935 | 67 |
| 1934 | 49 |
| 1933 | 37 |
| 1932 | 49 |
| 1931 | 54 |
| 1930 | 65 |
| 1929 | 63 |
| 1928 | 58 |
| 1927 | 55 |
| 1926 | 56 |
| 1925 | 39 |
| 1924 | 58 |
| 1923 | 42 |
| 1922 | 33 |
| 1921 | 44 |
| 1920 | 35 |
| 1919 | 26 |
| 1918 | 22 |
| 1917 | 18 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1915 | 15 |
| 1914 | 8 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |