Melba
Female name · ↓ Falling
14,748
Total Births
1924
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1894
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Melba
Melba is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 14,748 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1890s | 223 births |
| 1900s | 744 births |
| 1910s | 2,242 births |
| 1920s | 3,826 births |
| 1930s | 3,391 births |
| 1940s | 2,298 births |
| 1950s | 1,524 births |
| 1960s | 500 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Melba?
Melba has been given to 14,748 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1924 with 410 births that year.
Is Melba a boy or girl name?
Melba is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Melba most popular?
Melba was most popular in 1924, when 410 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Melba?
Melba first appeared in US records in 1894.