Melinda
Female name · ↓ Falling
52,055
Total Births
1973
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Melinda
Melinda is a female name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1970s with significant usage. Approximately 52,055 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 217 births |
| 1890s | 173 births |
| 1900s | 57 births |
| 1930s | 179 births |
| 1940s | 2,197 births |
| 1950s | 8,604 births |
| 1960s | 14,253 births |
| 1970s | 14,381 births |
| 1980s | 8,595 births |
| 1990s | 3,063 births |
| 2000s | 336 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Melinda?
Melinda has been given to 52,055 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1973 with 1,667 births that year.
Is Melinda a boy or girl name?
Melinda is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Melinda most popular?
Melinda was most popular in 1973, when 1,667 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Melinda?
Melinda first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).