Name Legacy

Melinda

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Melinda was most popular in 1970, when 4,236 American babies were given the name — ranking #168 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,600, with 97 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 136,159 people named Melinda.

Most popular in1970
Rank that year#168
Births that year4,236
Total since 1880136,159

Melinda over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Melinda’s peak in 1970. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

English · a blend, with the Greek for "honey"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org