Merlinda is a captivating and unique given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'merle', meaning blackbird. This charming moniker is often associated with elegance and grace, much like the agility and beauty of its feathered namesake.
The name Merlinda experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the decades. It started with a peak of five births annually from 1931 to 1938, before rising again to double digits between 1945 and 1950. The name reached its zenith in 1958 with twenty births. However, after this high point, Merlinda's popularity declined steadily, falling to single-digit numbers by the late 1970s and fluctuating between five to thirteen births annually until the early 1980s. Since then, the name has maintained a relatively low profile, with totals ranging from five to eighteen births per year. Overall, there were a total of 530 recorded births named Merlinda over this period.