Clarinda
girl nameClarinda entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #679 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#679
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #933 |
| 1890s | #1169 |
| 1900s | #1365 |
| 1910s | #2129 |
| 1920s | #2943 |
| 1930s | #3067 |
| 1940s | #2922 |
| 1950s | #2538 |
| 1960s | #3669 |
| 1970s | #3502 |
| 1980s | #6866 |
| 1990s | #12050 |
| 2000s | #14993 |
Living bearers
About 800 people named Clarinda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Clarinda alive today was born around 1953, making them about 72 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Clarinda in 2025?
- Clarinda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Clarinda most popular?
- Clarinda peaked in 1880, reaching #679 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Clarinda with classmates?
- Clarinda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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