Girls name · California
Melinda in California
In 2025, 16 babies born in California were named Melinda, making it the #1461 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1934, add up to 14,882.
Popularity over time
Melinda in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 5 | #608 |
| 1947 | 128 | #163 |
| 1960 | 309 | #134 |
| 1973 | 348 | #79 |
| 1986 | 191 | #202 |
| 1999 | 73 | #505 |
| 2012 | 45 | #803 |
| 2025 | 16 | #1461 |
California had the most Melinda births in 1963, with 373. Its highest rank in California came in 1973, at #79.
Its rank among girls names in California ran from #79 in 1973 to #1999 in 2023, starting at #608 in 1934 and ending at #1461 in 2025.
Utah gave Melinda its highest national rank, #30, in 1972. See Melinda in every state →
How popular is Melinda in California?
In 2025, 16 babies born in California were named Melinda, making it the #1461 most popular girls name that year. Years with 5 or more births, starting in 1934, add up to 14,882.
How many babies are named Melinda in California?
California recorded 16 births of babies named Melinda in 2025.
What is the rank of Melinda in California?
Melinda ranked #1461 among girls names in California in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.