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Melinda

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

How common is Melinda?

Recorded births named Melinda by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	136,159 births
England & Wales since 1996	262 births
Ireland since 1964	65 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.

Melinda's popularity over time

Babies named Melinda per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1970 (4,236/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2009 (15/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1983 (8/yr).

When was Melinda popular?

Melinda reached its peak in 1970, when it was the #168 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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