How Many People Are Named Olinda?

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

Olinda
Very Rare
Portuguese

Olinda means 'elegant' in Portuguese and has a very rare charm, with only 429 people named Olinda living in the US today, making up just 1 in 768,922 Americans. The majority, 84%, are over 60, showing how this name skews towards an older generation.

~429
Living in US
1 in 768,922
Americans
1954
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Elegant
🌐
Origin
Portuguese
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Elegant Gracious Refined
1
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders who inspire others with their confidence and determination.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

113,841
Worldwide Bearers
#9,042
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
39,176
🇵🇪 Peru
24,376
🇲🇿 Mozambique
13,920
🇨🇴 Colombia
7,078
🇦🇷 Argentina
6,092
🇵🇹 Portugal
3,496
🇻🇪 Venezuela
2,528
🇺🇸 United States
2,259
🇦🇴 Angola
2,024
🇪🇨 Ecuador
1,812

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
429 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 89
31
Would be under 30 (3%)
135
Would be 30–60 (13%)
900
Would be over 60 (84%)

All 1,066 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: 1954

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
68
Modern Appeal
32
International
99

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

📜 Olinda Through the Generations

Olinda's journey through the generations reveals a name that peaked in popularity in 1954 with 29 births, but now stands as a rare gem among female names. Today, there are 429 people named Olinda in the United States, with most being over 60 years old. This age distribution highlights Olinda's status as a classic name that's gaining modern appeal, with a rising trend indicating its potential for future growth.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Massachusetts 12
Missouri 12
Texas 7
Kansas 6
South Dakota 6
California 5
Colorado 5
Nebraska 5

✨ Similar Names to Olinda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Olinda's Portuguese roots

📄 About the Name Olinda

How Many People Have the Name Olinda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 429 people in the United States currently share the name Olinda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 768,922 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Olinda a Common or Rare Name?

Olinda 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 Olinda Mean?

Olinda means "elegant" and comes from Portuguese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Olinda Most Popular?

The name Olinda reached peak popularity in 1954, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Olinda?

Approximately 429 people named Olinda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,066. That works out to roughly 1 in 768,922 Americans.

Is Olinda a rare name?

Olinda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 768,922 Americans has this name.

What does the name Olinda mean?

Olinda means "elegant" and comes from Portuguese origins.

Is Olinda more male or female?

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

When was Olinda most popular?

Olinda peaked in 1954 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US429
All-Time Births1,066
1 in X1 in 768,922
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1954
World Rank#9,042
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.