Glinda

Glinda is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Glinda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Glinda

Glinda belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Glinda first appears in Social Security records in 1931. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #734 in 1951, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 2,547 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Glinda in US records

First recorded (US)
1931
Best US rank
#734 in 1951
Peak year
1951
Total since 1880
2,547

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Glinda mean?

The meaning of Glinda is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Glinda a boy or girl name?

Glinda is a girl name.

What origin is the name Glinda?

Glinda comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Glinda?

Glinda first appears in US records in 1931. Its best-ever ranking was #734 in 1951, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].