Balinda
A feminine name derived from Belinda, of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 535 living Americans carry the first name Balinda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Balinda today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Balinda births was 1961 (34 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Balinda. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
535
~ 1 in 640,662 Americans
Peak year
1961
34 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1993 SSA rank
#13,681
Tracked since 1949
Popularity
Balinda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Balinda from the 1940s through to the 1990s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 237 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Balinda by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Balinda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Balindas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Balinda
The name Balinda is believed to have its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which has been a prominent classical language of the Indian subcontinent for over three millennia. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "balinda," which roughly translates to "strong" or "powerful." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who exhibited physical strength or a commanding presence.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Balinda can be found in the Mahabharata, a vast ancient Indian epic that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In this epic, Balinda was the name of a powerful king who ruled over a prosperous kingdom. This ancient text's inclusion of the name lends credence to its Sanskrit roots and highlights its historical significance in the region.
Throughout the medieval period, the name Balinda appears to have maintained a presence, although records are scarce. One notable figure from this era was Balinda of Patan, a skilled artisan who lived in the 12th century CE and was renowned for his intricate metalwork and sculptures that adorned many temples in the region.
As time progressed, the name Balinda found its way into various cultures and regions beyond the Indian subcontinent. In the 16th century, there was a Balinda Ghulam, a prominent military commander who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar and played a crucial role in several battles that shaped the empire's expansion.
Another noteworthy individual with the name Balinda was Balinda Puri, a renowned Sanskrit scholar who lived in the 18th century and authored numerous treatises on various aspects of the ancient language, including grammar, poetry, and philosophy. His works were widely studied and contributed significantly to the preservation and dissemination of Sanskrit knowledge.
Moving into the modern era, the name Balinda gained recognition through the accomplishments of individuals like Balinda Gupta, a pioneering Indian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of number theory in the 20th century, and Balinda Sharma, a celebrated Indian classical dancer who gained international acclaim for her performances and efforts to promote traditional dance forms.
While the name Balinda may not be as prevalent in contemporary times, its rich history and linguistic roots in the ancient Sanskrit language have left an indelible mark on the cultural tapestry of the Indian subcontinent and beyond.
People
Balinda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Balinda as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Balinda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Balinda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 535 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Balinda going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 640,662 US residents.
Is Balinda a common name?
We classify Balinda as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 648 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Balinda most popular?
The single biggest year for Balinda was 1961, when 34 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Balinda is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Balinda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Balinda in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.