Girls name · Illinois
Melinda in Illinois
Melinda was the 1197th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Melinda that year. Since 1929, Illinois families have named 6,011 babies Melinda.
Popularity over time
Melinda in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 5 | 668th |
| 1947 | 40 | 243rd |
| 1958 | 117 | 174th |
| 1970 | 213 | 98th |
| 1982 | 118 | 121st |
| 1994 | 36 | 341st |
| 2006 | 14 | 837th |
| 2025 | 7 | 1197th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois fell from 668th in 1929 to 1197th in 2025.
The most babies named Melinda in Illinois in a single year was 220, in 1973. Its best showing was 74th 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 Illinois?
Melinda was the 1197th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Melinda that year. Since 1929, Illinois families have named 6,011 babies Melinda.
How many babies are named Melinda in Illinois?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Melinda in Illinois. The most babies named Melinda in Illinois in a single year was 220, in 1973.
What is the rank of Melinda in Illinois?
Melinda ranked 1197th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 74th 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.