Brinda
Of Sanskrit origin, meaning cheerful or joyful.
Name Census estimates that about 1,632 living Americans carry the first name Brinda. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Brinda today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brinda births was 1952 (98 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brinda. 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
1.6K
~ 1 in 210,021 Americans
Peak year
1952
98 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,654
Tracked since 1939
Popularity
Brinda: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brinda from the 1930s through to the 2020s, spanning 10 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 784 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brinda 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 Brinda during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Brindas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 17 states and territories. Texas, Mississippi, Arkansas recorded the most babies named Brinda, while New Jersey, Louisiana, Missouri recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 36 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brinda
The name Brinda has its roots in the Sanskrit language, originating in ancient India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "brinda," which means "a cluster of flowers" or "a group of blossoms." This name is closely associated with nature and beauty, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Brinda can be found in Hindu mythology and scriptures, where it is often used as a personification of divine femininity and grace. In the Bhagavata Purana, an ancient Hindu text, Brinda is described as a beautiful gopi (cowherd girl) who was deeply devoted to Lord Krishna.
The name Brinda gained popularity across various regions of India, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. It has been embraced by different communities and religions over the centuries, transcending cultural boundaries.
Among the notable historical figures who bore the name Brinda was Brinda Karat, an influential Indian politician and activist born in 1947. She played a significant role in the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and served as a member of the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament.
Another prominent figure was Brinda Somaya, an acclaimed Indian architect born in 1949. She was the founder of the architectural firm Somaya and Kalappa Consultants and is known for her innovative and sustainable designs, including the Ratna Nidhi Building in Mumbai.
In the field of classical Indian dance, Brinda Natak was a renowned Kathak dancer and choreographer from the 20th century. She was born in 1924 and dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the art form, contributing immensely to its evolution and popularity.
The name Brinda also had literary connections, with Brinda Charry, an Indian writer and scholar born in 1935. She was a professor of English literature and authored several works, including translations of ancient Indian texts and poetry.
Another noteworthy figure was Brinda Karan, an Indian classical vocalist and Padma Shri recipient, born in 1938. She was a prominent exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music and played a significant role in promoting and preserving the rich musical traditions of India.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Brinda throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the cultural tapestry of their respective regions and eras.
People
Brinda + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brinda 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
Brinda: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brinda?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,632 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brinda 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 210,021 US residents.
Is Brinda a common name?
We classify Brinda as "Rare". It ranks above 92.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,149 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brinda most popular?
The single biggest year for Brinda was 1952, when 98 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brinda is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Brinda a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brinda 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.