Feminine dossier · first seen 1893
Melba
Endangered
Down 99.3% from peak
Peak era
1924
Peak births
998
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Melba
How many people are named Melba?
An estimated 7,084 living Americans are named Melba.
How rare is Melba?
Melba is very rare among babies today, with 7 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 99.3% from its 1924 peak.
How old is the typical Melba?
The median age of a living American named Melba is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 63 and 80 years old.
Is Melba still popular?
No. Melba is endangered as a baby name, down 99.3% from its 1924 peak with 7 births in 2025.
Where is Melba most common?
Melba has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 11.5× more often than the national baseline.
1893Peak 19242025
Peak year
1924
Decline from peak
99.3%
2025
7
All-time
34,873