Girls name · Iowa
Melinda in Iowa
Melinda was the 509th most popular girls name in Iowa in 1998, with 5 babies named Melinda that year. Since 1942, Iowa families have named 2,222 babies Melinda.
Popularity over time
Melinda in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 7 | 315th |
| 1950 | 22 | 180th |
| 1958 | 51 | 123rd |
| 1965 | 71 | 85th |
| 1973 | 73 | 46th |
| 1980 | 55 | 82nd |
| 1988 | 24 | 129th |
| 1998 | 5 | 509th |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 315th in 1942 to 509th in 1998.
The most babies named Melinda in Iowa in a single year was 92, in 1970. Its best showing was 46th 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 Iowa?
Melinda was the 509th most popular girls name in Iowa in 1998, with 5 babies named Melinda that year. Since 1942, Iowa families have named 2,222 babies Melinda.
How many babies are named Melinda in Iowa?
In 1998, 5 babies were named Melinda in Iowa. The most babies named Melinda in Iowa in a single year was 92, in 1970.
What is the rank of Melinda in Iowa?
Melinda ranked 509th among girls names in Iowa in 1998. Its best showing was 46th 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.