FIRST NAME
Melinda
Melinda is the 240th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 118,704 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 92 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #240 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
233,787
living · #223
2020 CENSUS
118,704
living · #240
BABIES NAMED MELINDA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
202597
As a female name, Melinda peaked in 1970, when 4,225 babies were named Melinda (the #93 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #24,154 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
92
living · #24,154
BABIES NAMED MELINDA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1954–1994
19945
As a male name, Melinda peaked in 1971, when 19 babies were named Melinda (the #2180 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)