Compare two names
Melinda and Malinda side by side: Melinda peaked in 1970 and Malinda in 1969; in 2025 they were given to 97 and 59 babies.
Melinda and Malinda, year by year
Girls and boys together; Melinda solid, Malinda dashed.
| Melinda | Malinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Births 2025 | 97 | 59 |
| Rank 2025 | #1,985 among girls’ names | #2,881 among girls’ names |
| Recorded since 1880 | 136,159 | 21,464 |
| Peak year | 1970 | 1969 |
| Girls | 99.8% | 100% |
| Alive, estimated | 121,000 | 15,700 |
| Median age | 54 | 53 |
Both names: SSA national file, published May 8, 2026, and SSA’s cohort life tables.