Gender: Female
Melinda Ballard (1958–2013) was an American businesswoman and activist for insurance policyholders. In 1999, she sued her insurer over mold damage in her 22-room family home in Dripping Springs, Texas. Her three-year-old son, Reese Allison, developed an unexplained respiratory condition in March 1999. Her husband, Ron Allison (1970-2021), was later shown to have signs of Alzheimer's disease. On April 1, 1999, after the start of Ron and Reese‘s symptoms, Melinda took a Southwest Airlines flight and became ill, coughing up blood. Air-quality expert and investigator Bill Holder, who happened to be sitting in the adjacent seat, asked if there was a leak in their home which she confirmed. He speculated that her ill health could be due to a toxic form of black mold in their 12,000 square foot home, which was based on the movie version of "Tara", the home of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind. Their case started as a single claim for water damage and turned into a case about mold contamination in the entire house. They were one of the first cases to highlight the dangerous results of toxic mold and increased public awareness of the dangers of mold.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 7, 2024
On the name Melinda Ballard, Melinda means Grateful, Gentle, Dark, Honey, Sweet, Supplanter, Holder of Heel, Yahweh May Protect, Combination of Melanie and Linda. Ballard means A Dancing Song, Brave and Strong.
The name Melinda Ballard is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Melinda is commonly found in United States of America, Italy, France, and 86 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Melinda is recorded 18,819 times globally, ranking it as the 3,360th most common name worldwide.
Melinda is most prevalent in United States of America, with 7,236 occurrences, making it the 698th most popular name in the country.
In Hungary, the name Melinda is found among 1 in every 41 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #698 | 1 : 250 |
| Italy | #1,243 | 1 : 611 |
| France | #1,330 | 1 : 778 |
| Hungary | #71 | 1 : 41 |
| South Africa | #1,958 | 1 : 2,333 |
| United Kingdom | #1,821 | 1 : 1,038 |
| Canada | #1,199 | 1 : 813 |
| Malaysia | #3,093 | 1 : 4,927 |
| Germany | #1,639 | 1 : 1,027 |
| Saudi Arabia | #7,366 | 1 : 8,557 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Melinda from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Melinda Ballard (1958–2013) was an American businesswoman and activist for insurance policyholders. In 1999, she sued her insurer over mold damage in her 22-room family home in Dripping Springs, Texas. Her three-year-old son, Reese Allison, developed an unexplained respiratory condition in March 1999. Her husband, Ron Allison (1970-2021), was later shown to have signs of Alzheimer's disease. On April 1, 1999, after the start of Ron and Reese‘s symptoms, Melinda took a Southwest Airlines flight and became ill, coughing up blood. Air-quality expert and investigator Bill Holder, who happened to be sitting in the adjacent seat, asked if there was a leak in their home which she confirmed. He speculated that her ill health could be due to a toxic form of black mold in their 12,000 square foot home, which was based on the movie version of "Tara", the home of Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With the Wind. Their case started as a single claim for water damage and turned into a case about mold contamination in the entire house. They were one of the first cases to highlight the dangerous results of toxic mold and increased public awareness of the dangers of mold.
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