Delinda
Delinda is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Pretty, soft, or tender.
Origin and history
Delinda is a feminine given name likely created as an elaboration of Linda, combining the Spanish word for pretty with Germanic roots meaning soft or tender. It experienced modest usage in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon choice, appearing rarely in contemporary birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,210 babies in the United States have been named Delinda since 1880. It ranks #3739 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (42.9 %)
- CA (20 %)
- IL (5 %)
- AL (4.7 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 13 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 213 |
| 1950-1960 | 554 |
| 1960-1970 | 901 |
| 1970-1980 | 322 |
| 1980-1990 | 129 |
| 1990-2000 | 36 |
| 2000-2010 | 26 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Dee, Linda, Lindy
Fun facts
- Delinda is often interpreted as a modern blend of the prefix De- with the popular name Linda.
- The name saw its highest concentration of U.S. births during the 1950s and 1960s.