How Many People Are Named Belynda?
Complete statistics for the name Belynda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Belynda, a very rare female name, is held by just 696 people in the US, making up 1 in 474,383 Americans. The majority of those named Belynda are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 symbolizes humanitarianism and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 55All 766 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1964Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Belynda Through the Generations
Belynda has seen its peak popularity in 1964 when 39 babies were given this name. Since then, it has maintained a stable presence, with most of the 696 living bearers falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests a generation gap, where fewer younger individuals carry the name, indicating a shift away from its former prominence.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Belynda's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Belynda
How Many People Have the Name Belynda?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 696 people in the United States currently share the name Belynda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 474,383 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Belynda a Common or Rare Name?
Belynda is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Belynda Mean?
Belynda means "creative variant of Belinda" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Belynda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Belynda Most Popular?
The name Belynda reached peak popularity in 1964, with 39 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Belynda?
Approximately 696 people named Belynda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 766. That works out to roughly 1 in 474,383 Americans.
Is Belynda a rare name?
Belynda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 474,383 Americans has this name.
What does the name Belynda mean?
Belynda means "creative variant of Belinda" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Belynda more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Belynda are male and 100% are female.
When was Belynda most popular?
Belynda peaked in 1964 with 39 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.