Melynda
Every Melynda since 1943 — 2,723 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melynda
Melynda is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1943, 2,723 American babies have been named Melynda. Its peak came in 1973, when 100 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Melynda stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melynda year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | #16,867 |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5 | #17,200 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,579 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #18,245 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,081 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,775 |
| 2012 | 7 | #14,517 |
| 2011 | 6 | #16,130 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11,935 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,222 |
| 2008 | 8 | #13,403 |
| 2007 | — | — |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,564 |
| 2005 | 5 | #18,260 |
| 2004 | 9 | #11,313 |
| 2003 | — | — |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,263 |
| 2001 | 13 | #8,042 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,437 |
| 1995 | 25 | #4,179 |
| 1990 | 38 | #3,000 |
| 1985 | 55 | #1,991 |
| 1980 | 90 | #1,387 |
| 1975 | 95 | #1,216 |
| 1970 | 92 | #1,221 |
| 1965 | 55 | #1,511 |
| 1960 | 32 | #2,041 |
| 1955 | 22 | #2,384 |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,100 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Melynda in 2025?
Melynda did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Melynda?
2,723 babies have been named Melynda in the United States since 1943, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melynda most popular?
Melynda peaked in 1973, when 100 newborns received the name.
Is Melynda a boy or girl name?
Melynda is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melynda rising or falling?
Melynda is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.