Will my child share the name Melinda with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 9 UK babies named Melinda per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Melinda in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Melinda becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Melinda is declining: down 314 places since 2019, to #2,772 in 2024. It peaked at #1,543 in 1997.

Is Melinda a good choice for a distinctive name?

Melinda is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Melinda a popular baby name in the United States?

Melinda does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Melinda

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Melinda is a distinctive choice, ranked #2772 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Melinda in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#2772

About the Name Melinda

Melinda is steadily gaining in popularity, up 71 places over the past five years. Its best recorded rank was #1543 in 1997, and it currently sits at #2772. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Melinda is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Melinda in their class.