Merinda
girl nameMerinda entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2706 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#2706
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4814 |
| 1920s | #4967 |
| 1940s | #4958 |
| 1950s | #4173 |
| 1960s | #3949 |
| 1970s | #4326 |
| 1980s | #6219 |
| 1990s | #9235 |
| 2000s | #15152 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Merinda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merinda alive today was born around 1973, making them about 52 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merinda in 2025?
- Merinda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merinda most popular?
- Merinda peaked in 1967, reaching #2706 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merinda with classmates?
- Merinda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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