Melynda
girl nameMelynda entered the US charts in 1943, peaked at #1120 in 1973, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1943–2025
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rank today
#1120
peak (1973)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #4003 |
| 1950s | #3155 |
| 1960s | #1461 |
| 1970s | #1288 |
| 1980s | #1933 |
| 1990s | #4223 |
| 2000s | #10296 |
| 2010s | #14056 |
| 2020s | #15251 |
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Melynda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melynda alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melynda in 2025?
- Melynda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melynda most popular?
- Melynda peaked in 1973, reaching #1120 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melynda with classmates?
- Melynda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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