Will my child share the name Belinda with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 3 UK babies named Belinda per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Belinda in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Belinda becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Belinda is declining: down 2,386 places since 2019, to #5,927 in 2025. It peaked at #571 in 1996.

Is Belinda a good choice for a distinctive name?

Belinda is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Belinda a popular baby name in the United States?

Belinda does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Belinda

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Belinda is a distinctive choice, ranked #5927 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Belinda in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Belinda

Belinda is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 289 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #571 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Belinda is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Belinda in their class.