Rindy
A feminine diminutive form of the name Rhonda, possibly derived from a French name meaning "reckless".
Name Census estimates that about 105 living Americans carry the first name Rindy. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Rindy today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Rindy births was 1982 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Rindy. 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
105
~ 1 in 3,264,327 Americans
Peak year
1982
14 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1991 SSA rank
#12,723
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Rindy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Rindy from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 70 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Rindy 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 Rindy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Rindy
The given name Rindy is believed to have originated from the Scottish Gaelic language, derived from the word "rìon" meaning "meadow" or "plain." Its roots can be traced back to the medieval era in the Scottish Highlands and Islands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Rindy appears in a 14th-century manuscript from the Hebrides Islands, where it was used as a feminine name. It is thought to have been a diminutive form of the name Rhiona, which was popular among Scottish clans during that time.
In the 16th century, the name Rindy was mentioned in a collection of Scottish ballads, where it was attributed to a character known for her beauty and grace. This literary reference helped to establish the name's association with elegance and charm.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Rindy. One of the earliest recorded was Rindy MacLeod (1524-1598), a Scottish noblewoman from the Isle of Skye, renowned for her skills in poetry and traditional Gaelic arts.
Another prominent figure was Rindy Campbell (1678-1745), a Scottish botanist and explorer who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Highlands. Her detailed observations and drawings of native flora were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.
In the 19th century, Rindy Macpherson (1832-1908) was a Scottish author and journalist who wrote extensively about the culture and traditions of the Highlands. Her works helped to preserve and promote the region's rich heritage.
Rindy Sinclair (1901-1987), a Scottish-born artist, gained recognition for her vibrant landscape paintings that captured the rugged beauty of the Scottish countryside. Her works are now part of several prestigious art collections worldwide.
Rindy MacRae (1947-2018) was a notable Scottish singer and musician who played a pivotal role in reviving and popularizing traditional Gaelic music in the latter half of the 20th century. Her contribution to preserving Scottish cultural heritage was widely celebrated.
People
Rindy + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with R
Other first names starting with R with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Rindy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Rindy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 105 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Rindy 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 3,264,327 US residents.
Is Rindy a common name?
We classify Rindy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 119 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Rindy most popular?
The single biggest year for Rindy was 1982, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Rindy is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Rindy a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Rindy 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.