Malinda Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmah-LIN-dah / /məˈlɪn.də/English; Spanish
Meaning
English: combination of 'Mal' (bad) and 'Linda' (pretty); Spanish: 'pretty'
Historical & Cultural Background
Malinda is often considered a modern name, combining elements from both English and Spanish. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name reflects a trend of blending traditional names to create unique variations.
Trend Summary
Malinda has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable presence in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melinda
International Variants
- Malinda (Spanish)
Famous people named Malinda
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Fictional characters named Malinda
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Malinda was first seen in the United States in 1880. Malinda has ranked as high as #705 nationally, which occurred in 1969, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, Ohio, California, Indiana, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Malinda has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Malinda (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 20 | |
| IN | 6 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 35 |
| 1881 | 40 |
| 1882 | 43 |
| 1883 | 47 |
| 1884 | 55 |
| 1885 | 45 |
| 1886 | 53 |
| 1887 | 50 |
| 1888 | 73 |
| 1889 | 44 |
| 1890 | 62 |
| 1891 | 67 |
| 1892 | 53 |
| 1893 | 40 |
| 1894 | 62 |
| 1895 | 60 |
| 1896 | 52 |
| 1897 | 66 |
| 1898 | 69 |
| 1899 | 59 |
| 1900 | 81 |
| 1901 | 38 |
| 1902 | 72 |
| 1903 | 58 |
| 1904 | 52 |
| 1905 | 60 |
| 1906 | 69 |
| 1907 | 66 |
| 1908 | 56 |
| 1909 | 49 |
| 1910 | 48 |
| 1911 | 58 |
| 1912 | 85 |
| 1913 | 84 |
| 1914 | 86 |
| 1915 | 113 |
| 1916 | 109 |
| 1917 | 90 |
| 1918 | 118 |
| 1919 | 102 |
| 1920 | 117 |
| 1921 | 82 |
| 1922 | 87 |
| 1923 | 90 |
| 1924 | 70 |
| 1925 | 81 |
| 1926 | 70 |
| 1927 | 73 |
| 1928 | 66 |
| 1929 | 53 |
| 1930 | 46 |
| 1931 | 51 |
| 1932 | 49 |
| 1933 | 51 |
| 1934 | 55 |
| 1935 | 42 |
| 1936 | 55 |
| 1937 | 70 |
| 1938 | 69 |
| 1939 | 74 |
| 1940 | 102 |
| 1941 | 97 |
| 1942 | 131 |
| 1943 | 121 |
| 1944 | 121 |
| 1945 | 128 |
| 1946 | 158 |
| 1947 | 183 |
| 1948 | 165 |
| 1949 | 227 |
| 1950 | 224 |
| 1951 | 212 |
| 1952 | 210 |
| 1953 | 226 |
| 1954 | 235 |
| 1955 | 263 |
| 1956 | 306 |
| 1957 | 328 |
| 1958 | 366 |
| 1959 | 387 |
| 1960 | 316 |
| 1961 | 330 |
| 1962 | 357 |
| 1963 | 338 |
| 1964 | 340 |
| 1965 | 372 |
| 1966 | 309 |
| 1967 | 334 |
| 1968 | 388 |
| 1969 | 460 |
| 1970 | 453 |
| 1971 | 427 |
| 1972 | 419 |
| 1973 | 459 |
| 1974 | 399 |
| 1975 | 353 |
| 1976 | 382 |
| 1977 | 364 |
| 1978 | 440 |
| 1979 | 404 |
| 1980 | 355 |
| 1981 | 322 |
| 1982 | 292 |
| 1983 | 243 |
| 1984 | 261 |
| 1985 | 212 |
| 1986 | 200 |
| 1987 | 210 |
| 1988 | 196 |
| 1989 | 167 |
| 1990 | 187 |
| 1991 | 154 |
| 1992 | 152 |
| 1993 | 132 |
| 1994 | 127 |
| 1995 | 119 |
| 1996 | 95 |
| 1997 | 113 |
| 1998 | 92 |
| 1999 | 80 |
| 2000 | 110 |
| 2001 | 107 |
| 2002 | 108 |
| 2003 | 89 |
| 2004 | 90 |
| 2005 | 77 |
| 2006 | 96 |
| 2007 | 82 |
| 2008 | 83 |
| 2009 | 97 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2011 | 55 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2013 | 75 |
| 2014 | 84 |
| 2015 | 80 |
| 2016 | 66 |
| 2017 | 62 |
| 2018 | 71 |
| 2019 | 62 |
| 2020 | 60 |
| 2021 | 48 |
| 2022 | 67 |
| 2023 | 76 |
| 2024 | 57 |