How Many People Are Named Shalinda?

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

Shalinda
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Shalinda is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 1,262,576 Americans bearing it today. That's just 261 people named Shalinda living in the US. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1982 with 16 births.

~261
Living in US
1 in 1,262,576
Americans
1982
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Shalini
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Creative Determined Charismatic
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,837
Worldwide Bearers
#136,744
Global Rank
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
2,218
🇮🇳 India
318
🇺🇸 United States
240
🇲🇾 Malaysia
27
🇳🇿 New Zealand
17
🇮🇩 Indonesia
4
🇬🇧 England
2
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
1
🇦🇺 Australia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
261 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
17
Would be under 30 (6%)
253
Would be 30–60 (94%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 270 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: 1982

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
72
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
66
International
91

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

📜 Shalinda Through the Generations

Shalinda has seen a steady presence throughout the decades, though its peak was in 1982 when 16 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Shalinda are adults, with 94% falling within the 30-60 age range. The name's stability suggests it's a blend of classic charm and modern appeal, making it a unique choice for parents looking for something timeless yet distinctive.

✨ Similar Names to Shalinda

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Shalinda's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Shalinda

How Many People Have the Name Shalinda?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 261 people in the United States currently share the name Shalinda. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,262,576 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Shalinda a Common or Rare Name?

Shalinda 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 Shalinda Mean?

Shalinda means "creative variant of Shalini" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Shalinda Most Popular?

The name Shalinda reached peak popularity in 1982, with 16 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 Shalinda?

Approximately 261 people named Shalinda live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 270. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,262,576 Americans.

Is Shalinda a rare name?

Shalinda is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,262,576 Americans has this name.

What does the name Shalinda mean?

Shalinda means "creative variant of Shalini" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Shalinda more male or female?

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

When was Shalinda most popular?

Shalinda peaked in 1982 with 16 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 US261
All-Time Births270
1 in X1 in 1,262,576
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1982
World Rank#136,744
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.