Melda
girl nameMelda entered the US charts in 1887, peaked at #1008 in 1900, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1887–2025
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rank today
#1008
peak (1900)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1147 |
| 1890s | #1292 |
| 1900s | #1240 |
| 1910s | #1333 |
| 1920s | #1361 |
| 1930s | #1580 |
| 1940s | #2028 |
| 1950s | #2557 |
| 1960s | #4615 |
| 1970s | #6881 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Melda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melda alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melda in 2025?
- Melda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melda most popular?
- Melda peaked in 1900, reaching #1008 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melda with classmates?
- Melda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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