35,810births recorded
3Countries
1Variants
1924Peak · United States
#11932United States 2025
Melba is a girl name family recorded 35,810 times in 3 countries since 1893. It ranks highest today in the United States (#11932 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1924, at 42.1 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Melba
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melba | English | 34,925 | 🇺🇸 United States | #11932 | 1924 | new |
| Melba | English | 628 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1935 | – |
| Melba | English | 257 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 1923 | – |
Questions about Melba
How popular is the name Melba?
In 2025 it ranked #11932 in the United States. Official registers record 35,810 births across 3 countries.
When was Melba most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1924, at 42.1 births per 100,000.
Is Melba a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Melba is a girl name.