How Many People Are Named Orlinda?

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

Orlinda
Very Rare
Portuguese

Orlinda is a rare female name with roots in Portuguese, meaning 'gold'. Only 212 people named Orlinda live in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,554,460 Americans. The majority of those named Orlinda are over 60, reflecting its older-generation popularity.

~212
Living in US
1 in 1,554,460
Americans
1946
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Golden
🌐
Origin
Portuguese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Citrine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Warm Traditional Dignified
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,366
Worldwide Bearers
#69,038
Global Rank
🇧🇷 Brazil
3,202
🇨🇴 Colombia
1,494
🇦🇷 Argentina
1,052
🇺🇸 United States
511
🇵🇪 Peru
419
🇻🇪 Venezuela
399
🇨🇱 Chile
266
🇵🇭 Philippines
171
🇨🇺 Cuba
133
🇺🇾 Uruguay
98

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
212 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 75
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
61
Would be 30–60 (19%)
260
Would be over 60 (81%)

All 321 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: 1946

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
61
Modern Appeal
39
International
95

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

📜 Orlinda Through the Generations

Orlinda has seen steady usage since the mid-20th century, peaking in 1946 with 13 births. Today, the name remains stable, with most of its bearers over 60 years old. This aging demographic suggests that Orlinda is a name cherished by older generations, though it's not commonly heard among younger families.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New Mexico 22
Arizona 5

✨ Similar Names to Orlinda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Orlinda's Portuguese roots

📄 About the Name Orlinda

How Many People Have the Name Orlinda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 212 people in the United States currently share the name Orlinda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,554,460 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Orlinda a Common or Rare Name?

Orlinda 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 Orlinda Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Orlinda Most Popular?

The name Orlinda reached peak popularity in 1946, with 13 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 Orlinda?

Approximately 212 people named Orlinda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 321. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,554,460 Americans.

Is Orlinda a rare name?

Orlinda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,554,460 Americans has this name.

What does the name Orlinda mean?

Orlinda means "golden" and comes from Portuguese origins.

Is Orlinda more male or female?

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

When was Orlinda most popular?

Orlinda peaked in 1946 with 13 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.

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 US212
All-Time Births321
1 in X1 in 1,554,460
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age75
Peak Year1946
World Rank#69,038
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.