Belinda
Meaning: Bright, shining, torch
Origin: Greek/Finnish/Slavic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #35
Total births: 11,282
History: Belinda peaked in the 1970s-80s in Australia. Belinda Clark was Australia's greatest female cricketer and the first person — male or female — to score a double century in an ODI. The name represents Australian women's cricket pioneering excellence.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1992) | #88 |
| Babies named Belinda in 1992 | 98 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 11,282 |
| Peak year | 1974 (729 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #6 |
| Years in records | 1957–1992 (36 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 51 spots |
Frequently asked about Belinda
What does the name Belinda mean?
Belinda means “Bright, shining, torch” from Greek/Finnish/Slavic roots.
What is the origin of the name Belinda?
Belinda has Greek/Finnish/Slavic origin. The traditional meaning is “Bright, shining, torch”.
How popular is Belinda in Australia?
Belinda ranked #88 in Australia in 1992 — given to 98 babies that year.
When was Belinda most popular?
Belinda peaked in 1974 with 729 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Belinda a boy or girl name?
Belinda is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Belindas in registered births are female.
Is the name Belinda rising or falling in popularity?
Belinda has fallen 51 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #37 in 1987 to #88 in 1992.
How long has Belinda been recorded in Australia?
Belinda appears in birth records in Australia across 36 years — from 1957 through 1992.