Everything about the name MYLINDA

Meaning, origin, history

Mylinda is a unique and captivating name of Scandinavian origin. Derived from the Old Norse elements "mjöll," which means "glittering snow," and "lind," meaning "limp, flexible," Mylinda signifies someone who is as radiant and adaptable as the sparkling snow on the ground. This name has a rich history dating back to the Viking era, where it was used as a nickname for women with bright and cheerful personalities. Despite its ancient origins, Mylinda remains uncommon today, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name for their child.

Popularity of the name MYLINDA since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Mylinda has seen varying levels of popularity over the years in the United States. Between 1947 and 2012, there were a total of 808 babies named Mylinda born in the U.S., with peak years occurring in the mid- to late-1950s.

The name first appeared on the popularity charts in 1947 with six births that year. This number remained consistent in 1949 before increasing to nine births in 1950 and eleven births in 1951, indicating a growing trend for the name during this time.

The late 1950s saw a significant surge in popularity for Mylinda, with 35 births recorded in 1957 – the highest number on record. This popularity was maintained in subsequent years, with 25 births in 1958 and 18 births in 1960.

Throughout the 1960s and early 1970s, Mylinda remained relatively popular, with consistently around twenty to thirty births each year. However, as time went on, the name began to decline in popularity once again.

By the late 1970s and into the 1980s, fewer than fifteen babies were named Mylinda each year on average, indicating a significant decrease in its popularity compared to previous decades.

In more recent years, from 2000 onwards, there have been fewer than ten births of girls named Mylinda annually in the U.S., suggesting that the name has now fallen out of favor and is considered somewhat outdated. Nevertheless, with over eight hundred babies having been given this name since 1947, it remains a part of American naming history.