How Many People Are Named Melba?
34,918
people in the United States are named Melba
1 in 9,593 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1357
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0104%
Of US population
Peak Year
1924
1,003 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MEL-bə
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
From the surname of the Australian opera singer Nellie Melba (1861-1931). This was a stage name that she got from the name of the city Melbourne, where she was born.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 88.7 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1893 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
5,944
Missouri
2,103
Arkansas
1,851
Louisiana
1,827
Alabama
1,759
Oklahoma
1,758
Georgia
1,747
North Carolina
1,627
Tennessee
1,460
Illinois
1,382
💡 Fun Facts About "Melba"
- 8 babies were named Melba in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1924
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1893
- Most popular in Texas
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