Girls name · New York
Melinda in New York
Melinda was the 1613th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 8 babies named Melinda that year. Since 1936, New York families have named 7,154 babies Melinda.
Popularity over time
Melinda in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 6 | 636th |
| 1948 | 48 | 305th |
| 1960 | 128 | 232nd |
| 1972 | 172 | 135th |
| 1984 | 150 | 122nd |
| 1996 | 43 | 418th |
| 2008 | 17 | 964th |
| 2025 | 8 | 1613th |
Its rank among girls names in New York fell from 636th in 1936 to 1613th in 2025.
The most babies named Melinda in New York in a single year was 247, in 1973. Its best showing was 84th among girls names in 1978.
Across the country, Melinda reached its best rank of 30th in Utah (1972). See Melinda in every state →
How popular is Melinda in New York?
Melinda was the 1613th most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 8 babies named Melinda that year. Since 1936, New York families have named 7,154 babies Melinda.
How many babies are named Melinda in New York?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Melinda in New York. The most babies named Melinda in New York in a single year was 247, in 1973.
What is the rank of Melinda in New York?
Melinda ranked 1613th among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 84th among girls names in 1978.
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.