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Malinda

Malinda is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Malinda?

Recorded births named Malinda by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	21,464 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Malinda's popularity over time

Babies named Malinda per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1969 (460/yr).

When was Malinda popular?

Malinda reached its peak in 1969, when it was the #801 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.

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