Malinda
Malinda is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Sweet, honey, or gentle.
Origin and history
Malinda is a feminine name considered a variant of Linda, Melinda, or Belinda, often influenced by the Greek root for sweet or honey. It saw steady historical use in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains a traditional, moderately rare choice.
Popularity in the United States
21,464 babies in the United States have been named Malinda since 1880. It ranks #1017 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1733.
States where it is most popular
- PA (11.7 %)
- OH (9 %)
- CA (7.6 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
- IN (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 485 |
| 1890-1900 | 590 |
| 1900-1910 | 601 |
| 1910-1920 | 893 |
| 1920-1930 | 789 |
| 1930-1940 | 562 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,433 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,757 |
| 1960-1970 | 3,544 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,100 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,458 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,251 |
| 2000-2010 | 946 |
| 2010-2019 | 687 |
| 2020-2029 | 368 |
Famous people named Malinda
- Malinda Williams: Actress, Producer
Nicknames
Lindy, Linda, Mindy
Fun facts
- Malinda developed as a spelling variation of Melinda, blending elements from traditional names like Linda and Belinda.
- The name was significantly more common in the late 1800s in the U.S. than it is in modern times.