Girl · #7,437 in 2026

Herlinda

Herlinda is a genus of cosmet moths. These moths were only discovered in 1968 and the genus was not described until 1986; its affiliations within the family are presently unknown. This genus, as far as is known, is endemic to the Marquesas Islands of Polynesia, with each species confined to a single island.

Current Rank
#7,437
Peak Rank
#800 (1952)
Total Babies
4K
5-Yr Trend
+50%
1892
First Year
2026
Last Year
1952
Peak Year
#800
Peak Rank
4K
Total Count
126
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Herlinda

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Herlinda is a genus of cosmet moths. These moths were only discovered in 1968 and the genus was not described until 1986; its affiliations within the family are presently unknown. This genus, as far as is known, is endemic to the Marquesas Islands of Polynesia, with each species confined to a single island.

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The Story of Herlinda

Herlinda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1892, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 128 Herlindas were born — ranking #800 that year. As of 2026, Herlinda ranks #7,437 for baby girls with 14 births, rising sharply (+50% over the past five years). In total, more than 4K Herlindas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Herlinda

Phonetically similar names — useful when Herlinda is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Herlinda

What does the name Herlinda mean?
Herlinda is a genus of cosmet moths. These moths were only discovered in 1968 and the genus was not described until 1986; its affiliations within the family are presently unknown. This genus, as far as is known, is endemic to the Marquesas Islands of Polynesia, with each species confined to a single island.
How popular is Herlinda in 2026?
In 2026, Herlinda ranks #7,437 among girls' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.
When was Herlinda most popular?
Herlinda reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #800 that year with 128 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Herlinda most popular?
Herlinda has historically been most popular in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Herlinda.
Is Herlinda a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Herlinda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Herlinda?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Herlinda include Phillis, Albert, Bernardine. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Herlinda

Herlinda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1892 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Herlinda's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #800. Use the chart and map above to compare Herlinda's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.