Merlinda
girl nameMerlinda entered the US charts in 1931, peaked at #2581 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1931–2025
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rank today
#2581
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #4309 |
| 1940s | #3631 |
| 1950s | #3431 |
| 1960s | #3490 |
| 1970s | #5577 |
| 1980s | #8230 |
| 1990s | #10484 |
| 2000s | #15852 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Merlinda are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Merlinda alive today was born around 1964, making them about 61 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Merlinda in 2025?
- Merlinda is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Merlinda most popular?
- Merlinda peaked in 1958, reaching #2581 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Merlinda with classmates?
- Merlinda will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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