How Many People Are Named Melinda?
136,061
people in the United States are named Melinda
1 in 2,462 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#548
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0406%
Of US population
Peak Year
1970
4,236 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Hungarian
Pronunciation:
mə-LIN-də (English), ME-leen-daw (Hungarian)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Combination of Mel (from names such as MELANIE or MELISSA) with the popular name suffix inda. It was created in the 18th century, and may have been inspired by the similar name Belinda. In Hungary, the name was popularized by the 1819 play 'Bánk Bán' by József Katona.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 53.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
14,866
Texas
11,950
Ohio
8,500
New York
7,146
Illinois
6,004
Pennsylvania
5,848
Indiana
4,911
Florida
4,473
Michigan
4,302
Missouri
3,906
💡 Fun Facts About "Melinda"
- 91 babies were named Melinda in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1970
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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