Herlinda Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Herlinda is a Spanish name with Germanic roots, meaning 'tender warrior'. It has evolved from historical forms such as Herlind and Herlinde. The name reflects traits of gentleness combined with strength, though it has no biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is currently perceived as traditional yet unique.
The name Herlinda 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 Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Herlinda has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Herlinda' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1353rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1114th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1125th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2194th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3807th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7331st out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10287th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Herlinda' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Herlinda"
Pronunciation
/hɛrˈlɪndə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
The name Herlinda is derived from the Germanic elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'lind' meaning 'soft' or 'tender'. It combines these elements to convey the idea of a gentle warrior.
Meaning
tender warrior
Language Evolution
Herlind, Herlinda, Herlinde
Historical Usage
Herlinda gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries during the 20th century as a feminine form of names derived from Germanic roots.
Variants & Derivatives
Linda, Herlinde, Herlind
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Herlinda is viewed as a traditional and slightly unique name, often associated with strength and gentleness.
Famous People
Herlinda López, a known artist, Herlinda Gonzalez, a prominent activist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Herlinda"
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 "Herlinda"
"Herlinda" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1353rd of 9107 | 585 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1114th of 9204 | 805 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1125th of 12526 | 1,593 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2194th of 19264 | 607 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 3807th of 27321 | 406 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7331st of 35406 | 248 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10287th of 30306 | 113 |
Regional Popularity of "Herlinda" 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 "Herlinda" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
29.67% 702nd/2366 |
54.73% 625th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
28.13% 662nd/2353 |
37.75% 584th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- |
22.29% 636th/2853 |
30.09% 835th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
31.24% 1099th/3518 |
33.51% 1355th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
38.51% 2000th/5194 |
31.31% 1978th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
63.71% 4659th/7313 |
52.63% 3928th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
94.50% 6447th/6822 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Herlinda"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Herlinda" 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.