Belinda
Every Belinda since 1889 — 73,110 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Belinda
Belinda is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,819 in 2025 with 110 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1889, 73,110 American babies have been named Belinda. Its peak came in 1961, when 3,125 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Belinda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Belinda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 110 | #1,819 | — | — |
| 2024 | 118 | #1,721 | — | — |
| 2023 | 122 | #1,692 | — | — |
| 2022 | 119 | #1,743 | — | — |
| 2021 | 155 | #1,406 | — | — |
| 2020 | 131 | #1,594 | — | — |
| 2019 | 164 | #1,373 | — | — |
| 2018 | 161 | #1,392 | — | — |
| 2017 | 170 | #1,361 | — | — |
| 2016 | 182 | #1,315 | — | — |
| 2015 | 192 | #1,267 | — | — |
| 2014 | 212 | #1,163 | — | — |
| 2013 | 265 | #956 | — | — |
| 2012 | 235 | #1,068 | — | — |
| 2011 | 238 | #1,042 | — | — |
| 2010 | 308 | #865 | — | — |
| 2009 | 339 | #830 | — | — |
| 2008 | 394 | #751 | — | — |
| 2007 | 472 | #631 | — | — |
| 2006 | 340 | #806 | — | — |
| 2005 | 369 | #733 | — | — |
| 2004 | 220 | #1,050 | — | — |
| 2003 | 131 | #1,486 | — | — |
| 2002 | 134 | #1,427 | — | — |
| 2001 | 124 | #1,507 | — | — |
| 2000 | 128 | #1,433 | — | — |
| 1995 | 191 | #983 | — | — |
| 1990 | 357 | #625 | 6 | #7,268 |
| 1985 | 437 | #480 | 7 | #5,197 |
| 1980 | 681 | #349 | 5 | #6,343 |
| 1975 | 1,139 | #216 | — | — |
| 1970 | 1,622 | #200 | — | — |
| 1965 | 2,026 | #172 | 6 | #3,568 |
| 1960 | 2,814 | #150 | 7 | #3,368 |
| 1955 | 2,036 | #170 | — | — |
| 1950 | 1,634 | #173 | 6 | #3,354 |
| 1945 | 108 | #717 | — | — |
| 1940 | 59 | #935 | — | — |
| 1935 | 15 | #2,109 | — | — |
| 1930 | 12 | #2,560 | — | — |
| 1925 | 9 | #3,391 | — | — |
| 1920 | 11 | #2,916 | — | — |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,265 | — | — |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,167 | — | — |
| 1905 | 8 | #1,433 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | 7 | #1,112 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Belinda
- Belinda Lee Actor · 1935–1961
- Belinda Carlisle Singer · b. 1958
- Belinda Peregrín Actor · b. 1989
- Belinda Bencic Tennis player · b. 1997
- Belinda Snell Basketball player · b. 1981
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Belinda in 2025?
Belinda ranked #1,819 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 110 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Belinda?
73,110 babies have been named Belinda in the United States since 1889, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Belinda most popular?
Belinda peaked in 1961, when 3,125 newborns received the name.
Is Belinda a boy or girl name?
Belinda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Belinda rising or falling?
Belinda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Belinda?
Well-known people named Belinda include Belinda Lee (actor), Belinda Carlisle (singer), Belinda Peregrín (actor).