Clarinda
Pronunciation: [ kl-er-IHND-uh ]
Clarinda is a girl baby name. Ranked #71,546 in the US, popular nicknames include Cla, Cly, and Claie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Clarinda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 725 babies have been named Clarinda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Clarinda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #71,546 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,546
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Middle Name Ideas
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About the Name Clarinda
Clarinda is a girl name .
Clarinda is currently ranked #71,546 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Clarinda include Cla, Cly, Claie, and Clarie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Clarinda include Clara, Clare, Clarissa, Clarke, Clarice . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis