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Melba

Melba is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Melba?

Recorded births named Melba by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	34,925 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Melba's popularity over time

Babies named Melba per year — United States (1893–2025). United States peaked in 1924 (1,003/yr).

When was Melba popular?

Melba reached its peak in 1924, when it was the #363 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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