Belinda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Belinda has Spanish or Italian origins and means 'beautiful, bold, delicate'. It evolved through forms like Bella and Belindis. Its popularity surged in the 18th century due to literary references, and it is associated with elegance and femininity. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Belinda is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Belinda has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Belinda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4154th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5344th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10292nd out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2622nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1182nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 180th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 212th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 541st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 998th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1378th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Belinda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Belinda"
Pronunciation
/bəˈlɪndə/
Origin
Spanish or Italian
Etymology
The name Belinda is believed to have been derived from the Spanish word 'bella', meaning 'beautiful', or possibly from Italian 'bella' as well. It may also have roots in the Germanic elements 'bald' meaning 'bold' and 'ind' meaning 'soft, delicate'.
Meaning
beautiful, bold, delicate
Language Evolution
Bella, Belinda, Belindis
Historical Usage
Belinda gained popularity in the 18th century, particularly in English literature, largely due to its use in poetry and plays.
Variants & Derivatives
Bela, Lindy, Bella
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Belinda is perceived as a classic and elegant name with a romantic and feminine quality. It is less common today but retains a nostalgic charm.
Famous People
Belinda Carlisle, Belinda Lee, Belinda Stronach
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Belinda"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Belinda"
"Belinda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4154th of 7552 | 63 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5344th of 10718 | 57 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 10292nd of 16616 | 30 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2622nd of 9107 | 207 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1182nd of 9204 | 728 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 180th of 12526 | 37,147 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 212th of 19264 | 22,278 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 541st of 27321 | 6,598 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 998th of 35406 | 3,876 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1378th of 30306 | 1,990 |
Regional Popularity of "Belinda" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Belinda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
77.88% 1204th/1546 |
72.88% 1134th/1556 |
45.22% 1064th/2353 |
58.63% 907th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
9.21% 205th/2227 |
11.36% 276th/2430 |
3.96% 113th/2853 |
8.14% 226th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
9.19% 270th/2937 |
8.18% 285th/3483 |
4.01% 141st/3518 |
7.29% 295th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
19.54% 720th/3685 |
14.30% 640th/4475 |
8.07% 419th/5194 |
9.29% 587th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
29.81% 1366th/4582 |
23.99% 1239th/5164 |
12.95% 947th/7313 |
10.56% 788th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
50.75% 2022nd/3984 |
44.15% 1981st/4487 |
20.79% 1418th/6822 |
15.12% 949th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Belinda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Belinda" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.