How Many People Are Named Milinda?

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

Milinda
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Milinda means 'friend' in Sanskrit, making it a rare gem among female names, with only 1 in 346,036 Americans bearing it today. That's just 954 people in the US, giving it a very unique touch. The name peaked in popularity back in 1972 with 37 births, but it's still holding steady with a slowly declining trend.

~954
Living in US
1 in 346,036
Americans
1972
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Friend
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Friendly Compassionate Supportive
8
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, often taking charge in situations and excelling in business and finance.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

20,096
Worldwide Bearers
#37,656
Global Rank
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
15,738
🇮🇳 India
2,153
🇺🇸 United States
978
🇵🇭 Philippines
516
🇿🇦 South Africa
128
🇮🇩 Indonesia
112
🇹🇭 Thailand
81
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
52
🇬🇧 England
35
🇷🇺 Russia
32

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
954 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 49
175
Would be under 30 (17%)
548
Would be 30–60 (53%)
310
Would be over 60 (30%)

All 1,033 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: 1972

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
51
Modern Appeal
49
International
97

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

📜 Milinda Through the Generations

Milinda has been a name that's seen its fair share of changes through the decades. Born in 1972, when it reached its peak with 37 births, it's now considered a classic name with a modern twist. Today, there are 954 people named Milinda living in the United States, with the majority being in their 30s to 60s, showing a fairly even distribution across different age groups. This suggests that while Milinda isn't as popular as it once was, it's still cherished by those who carry it.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 15
Texas 10

✨ Similar Names to Milinda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Milinda's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Milinda

How Many People Have the Name Milinda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 954 people in the United States currently share the name Milinda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 346,036 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Milinda a Common or Rare Name?

Milinda 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 Milinda Mean?

Milinda means "friend" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Milinda Most Popular?

The name Milinda reached peak popularity in 1972, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Milinda?

Approximately 954 people named Milinda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,033. That works out to roughly 1 in 346,036 Americans.

Is Milinda a rare name?

Milinda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 346,036 Americans has this name.

What does the name Milinda mean?

Milinda means "friend" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Milinda more male or female?

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

When was Milinda most popular?

Milinda peaked in 1972 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US954
All-Time Births1,033
1 in X1 in 346,036
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age49
Peak Year1972
World Rank#37,656
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.