Melenda
girl nameMelenda entered the US charts in 1958, peaked at #4890 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1958–2025
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rank today
#4890
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #4890 |
| 1960s | #6698 |
| 1970s | #7167 |
| 1980s | #9834 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Melenda are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Melenda alive today was born around 1972, making them about 53 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melenda in 2025?
- Melenda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melenda most popular?
- Melenda peaked in 1958, reaching #4890 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melenda with classmates?
- Melenda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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