Glinda
girl nameGlinda entered the US charts in 1931, peaked at #733 in 1951, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1931–2025
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rank today
#733
peak (1951)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2783 |
| 1940s | #1077 |
| 1950s | #948 |
| 1960s | #1772 |
| 1970s | #5116 |
| 1980s | #8667 |
| 1990s | #9918 |
| 2000s | #17504 |
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Glinda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Glinda alive today was born around 1954, making them about 71 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Glinda in 2025?
- Glinda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Glinda most popular?
- Glinda peaked in 1951, reaching #733 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Glinda with classmates?
- Glinda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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