Girls name · California
Melinda in California
Melinda was the 1461st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 16 babies named Melinda that year. Since 1934, California families have named 14,882 babies Melinda.
Popularity over time
Melinda in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1934 | 5 | 608th |
| 1947 | 128 | 163rd |
| 1960 | 309 | 134th |
| 1973 | 348 | 79th |
| 1986 | 191 | 202nd |
| 1999 | 73 | 505th |
| 2012 | 45 | 803rd |
| 2025 | 16 | 1461st |
Its rank among girls names in California fell from 608th in 1934 to 1461st in 2025.
The most babies named Melinda in California in a single year was 373, in 1963. Its best showing was 79th among girls names in 1973.
Across the country, Melinda reached its best rank of 30th in Utah (1972). See Melinda in every state →
How popular is Melinda in California?
Melinda was the 1461st most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 16 babies named Melinda that year. Since 1934, California families have named 14,882 babies Melinda.
How many babies are named Melinda in California?
In 2025, 16 babies were named Melinda in California. The most babies named Melinda in California in a single year was 373, in 1963.
What is the rank of Melinda in California?
Melinda ranked 1461st among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 79th among girls names in 1973.
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.