Melinda
Peaked at #72 nationally in 1973, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Melinda has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Melinda — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#72
in 1973
Current rank
#2104
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Melinda reached its peak popularity for girls in 1973, ranking #72 nationally with 4,144 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1397 (2014) to #2104 (2024) — a 34% drop.
As of 2024, Melinda ranks #2104 nationally for girls, with 91 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,104 | 91 |
| 2023 | #2,115 | 91 |
| 2022 | #2,264 | 83 |
| 2021 | #2,064 | 93 |
| 2020 | #1,856 | 105 |
| 2019 | #1,984 | 98 |
| 2018 | #1,722 | 120 |
| 2017 | #1,651 | 131 |
Melinda — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2181
in 1971
Last ranked
#9770
in 1994
Years tracked
35
1954–1994
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1954, Melinda reached its peak popularity for boys in 1971, ranking #2181 nationally with 19 babies given the name that year.
Melinda hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1994, when it stood at #9770.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | #9,770 | 5 |
| 1989 | #6,692 | 7 |
| 1988 | #4,658 | 10 |
| 1987 | #5,280 | 8 |
| 1986 | #5,726 | 7 |
| 1985 | #7,222 | 5 |
| 1984 | #4,432 | 9 |
| 1983 | #4,368 | 9 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Melinda most popular?
Melinda was most popular in 1973, when it ranked #72 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Melinda becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Melinda?
At least 136,061 babies have been recorded with the name Melinda in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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