Girl · #10,208 in 2026

Shelinda

Name: Popularity of the name Shelinda in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Shelinda, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,208

Peak Rank

#6,558 (1972)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1964

First Year

1979

Last Year

1972

Peak Year

#6558

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Shelinda

Shelinda first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1964, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1972, when 7 Shelindas were born — ranking #6,558 that year. As of 2026, Shelinda ranks #10,208 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 47 Shelindas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Shelinda

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Shelinda

What does the name Shelinda mean?

Shelinda is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1964. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Shelinda in 2026?

In 2026, Shelinda ranks #10,208 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Shelinda most popular?

Shelinda reached its peak popularity in 1972, ranking #6,558 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Shelinda a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Shelinda is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Shelinda?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Shelinda include Glenita, Marhta, Gindy. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Shelinda

Shelinda is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1964 and has accumulated 47 births in the dataset. Shelinda's peak popularity came in 1972 when it ranked #6,558. Use the chart and map above to compare Shelinda'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.