Melinda Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Melinda means 'black Indian' and is of Greek origin.
Meaning of the Name Melinda
Melinda is a name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek words 'melas' meaning 'black' and 'indus' meaning 'Indian'. The name was used in ancient Greece to refer to people of African or Indian descent. In modern times, Melinda is commonly used as a feminine given name and has no racial connotations. It is a popular name in various English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Melinda
The popularity for the name Melinda peaked in popularity in the year 1970 with 4,224 births, which ranked number 167 out of 13,409 unique names for that year. Melinda had the most female births in 1970 with 4,224, which ranked number 93 out of 9,353 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1971 with 19, which ranked number 2,124 out of 5,654 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Melinda has declined sharply over the last ten years from 173 births to 83 births, a decline of -52.02%. Among females, Melinda has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 173 births to 83 births, a decline of -52.02%.
Nationwide Popularity of Melinda
- 20 Year Trend of Melinda: -65.70%
- 10 Year Trend of Melinda: -52.02%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Melinda: -52.02%
Popularity of Melinda by State
Among females, Melinda was most popular in Western states with 21 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 21 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Melinda. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 1260 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1041 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 1493 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Melinda
- Total Births of Melinda: 77 (-7.08%)
- Female Births of Melinda: 77 (-7.08%)
Given the downward trend of Melinda over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -7.08% decrease in total births, for a total of 77 births in 2024. For Females, births for Melinda have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 77 female births in 2024, a decrease of -7.08%.