Celinda
Probably a blend of Celia + Linda.
Every Celinda since 1938 — 1,085 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Celinda
Celinda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #15,391 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1938, 1,085 American babies have been named Celinda. Its peak came in 1954, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Celinda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Celinda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,391 |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,990 |
| 2014 | — | — |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,464 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,468 |
| 2011 | 6 | #15,220 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #13,991 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,166 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,659 |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,633 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,208 |
| 2000 | 8 | #10,922 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,048 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,404 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,728 |
| 1980 | 18 | #4,171 |
| 1975 | 12 | #4,897 |
| 1970 | 26 | #2,715 |
| 1965 | 15 | #3,280 |
| 1960 | 25 | #2,377 |
| 1955 | 25 | #2,162 |
| 1950 | 24 | #1,959 |
| 1945 | 9 | #3,173 |
| 1940 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Celinda mean?
Probably a blend of Celia + Linda.
How popular is the name Celinda in 2025?
Celinda ranked #15,391 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Celinda?
1,085 babies have been named Celinda in the United States since 1938, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Celinda most popular?
Celinda peaked in 1954, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Celinda a boy or girl name?
Celinda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Celinda rising or falling?
Celinda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.