Yolinda Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: yo-LIN-da /jəˈlɪndə/
Origin: Spanish; English
Meaning: Spanish: a variant of Yolanda; English: violet flower
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Yolinda is believed to have roots in the Old Germanic elements "yew" and "lind," which can be interpreted as "tender" or "soft." The name likely evolved through various linguistic stages, starting from the Germanic roots, transitioning into the Old French form "Yolande," which was popularized in medieval times. This form was then adopted into English, where it became Yolinda, particularly in the context of the 19th century as names from other cultures began to influence English naming conventions.
Historically, Yolande has been associated with several notable figures, including Yolande of Aragon, a prominent queen consort in the 14th century, who played a significant role in the politics of her time. The name also appears in various literary works and translations, contributing to its presence in European culture.
The name Yolande was notably used in the medieval romance literature, which helped to solidify its place in the cultural lexicon of the time. Culturally, the name Yolinda and its variants have been linked to themes of beauty, grace, and nobility, often reflecting the qualities attributed to the women who bore the name throughout history.
The diminutive form "Yola" has also been used affectionately in various cultures, further embedding the name within familial and social contexts. Overall, Yolinda carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its linguistic origins and the notable figures associated with it.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yolinda was first seen in the United States in 1949.
Yolinda has ranked as high as #1125 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Yolinda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Yolinda 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 Yolinda was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Yolinda
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.
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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 Yolinda.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1966 | 8 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1963 | 10 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1957 | 8 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1951 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |