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

Female
99.9%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 88.7 years old

Young (<30) 163
0.5%
Adult (30–60) 1,789
5.1%
Senior (>60) 32,966
94.4%

📈 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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