Clorinda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Clorinda is an Italian name with roots in the Greek language. It means bright or green and has evolved through historical forms such as Klorindē. The name is often associated with traits of strength and beauty, reflecting its literary significance. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name, but it gained popularity in the late Middle Ages due to its appearance in notable literature.
The name Clorinda is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. 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, Clorinda has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Clorinda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1752nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1918th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2743rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5079th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 12276th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Clorinda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Clorinda"
Pronunciation
/klɔːˈrɪndə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Clorinda is derived from the Italian form of the Greek name 'Klorindē', which itself comes from the word 'chloros' meaning 'green' or 'fresh'.
Meaning
bright, clear, green
Language Evolution
Klorindē (Greek), Clorinda (Italian)
Historical Usage
Clorinda gained popularity in the late Middle Ages, particularly due to its association with literary works such as Ludovico Ariosto's epic poem 'Orlando Furioso' where Clorinda is a significant character.
Variants & Derivatives
Clorinda (Italian), Clorinda (Spanish), Clorinda (Portuguese)
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Clorinda is considered a unique and somewhat exotic name, often associated with strength and beauty due to its literary roots.
Famous People
Clorinda B. de Rojas, Argentine poet, Clorinda Matto de Turner, Peruvian writer and activist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Clorinda"
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 "Clorinda"
"Clorinda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1752nd of 9107 | 395 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1918th of 9204 | 340 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2743rd of 12526 | 331 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5079th of 19264 | 167 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 12276th of 27321 | 64 |
Regional Popularity of "Clorinda" 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) |
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Regional Popularity of "Clorinda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- |
72.66% 1002nd/1379 |
- |
48.34% 552nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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82.13% 1278th/1556 |
- |
40.27% 623rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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68.81% 1672nd/2430 |
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62.67% 1739th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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87.88% 3061st/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Clorinda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Clorinda" 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.