How Many People Are Named Brinda?

Complete statistics for the name Brinda: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Brinda
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Brinda has a very classic feel but is actually quite rare, with only 1,812 people named Brinda living in the US today. That's 1 in 182,126 Americans. Most Brindas are over 60, with the most births in 1952.

~226
Living in US
1 in 1,466,590
Americans
1952
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Tulsi plant, or another name for the goddess Radha
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Devoted Nurturing Gentle Spiritual
3
Life Path Number

The number 3 is traditionally associated with creativity, self-expression, and a joyful, sociable nature. People with this life path number tend to be optimistic communicators who bring warmth and inspiration to those around them.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,812
Worldwide Bearers
#35,176
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
73
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
60
🇶🇦 Qatar
43
🇲🇾 Malaysia
39
🇳🇬 Nigeria
34
🇨🇲 Cameroon
30
🇫🇷 France
26
🇿🇦 South Africa
26
🇦🇺 Australia
21
🇲🇽 Mexico
20

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,812 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 61
245
Would be under 30 (11%)
448
Would be 30–60 (21%)
1,456
Would be over 60 (68%)

All 2,149 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: 1952

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
66
Modern Appeal
34
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Brinda Through the Generations

The name Brinda is a fascinating blend of classic charm and modern rarity. With just 2,149 total births across all time and 1,812 people still living today, it's clear why Brinda feels like a name from another era. The peak year for Brinda was 1952, when 98 babies were given this name. Today, the majority, 68%, of those named Brinda are over 60, which tells us the name has a strong association with the mid-20th century. This trend of declining popularity is also evident, as the number of new births has steadily decreased since then. The stark contrast between the high number of births in 1952 and the relatively small number of living Brindas today makes this name particularly intriguing. It's a testament to the enduring legacy of names from a bygone era.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 103
Mississippi 78
Arkansas 64
California 56
Tennessee 51
Ohio 47
North Carolina 43
Alabama 33
Kentucky 30
Georgia 20

✨ Similar Names to Brinda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Brinda's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Brinda

How Many People Have the Name Brinda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 226 people in the United States currently share the name Brinda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,466,590 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Brinda a Common or Rare Name?

Brinda 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 Brinda Mean?

Brinda means "Tulsi plant, or another name for the goddess Radha" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Brinda in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Brinda Most Popular?

The name Brinda reached peak popularity in 1952, with 98 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Brinda?

Approximately 226 people named Brinda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 226. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,466,590 Americans.

Is Brinda a rare name?

Brinda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,466,590 Americans has this name.

What does the name Brinda mean?

Brinda means "Tulsi plant, or another name for the goddess Radha" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Brinda more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Brinda are male and 100% are female.

When was Brinda most popular?

Brinda peaked in 1952 with 98 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US226
All-Time Births226
1 in X1 in 1,466,590
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age61
Peak Year1952
World Rank#35,176
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.