Melchor
boy nameMelchor entered the US charts in 1917, peaked at #2309 in 1944, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1917–2025
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rank today
#2309
peak (1944)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3981 |
| 1920s | #3081 |
| 1930s | #3372 |
| 1940s | #2878 |
| 1950s | #2830 |
| 1960s | #2913 |
| 1970s | #3666 |
| 1980s | #3688 |
| 1990s | #4403 |
| 2000s | #7832 |
| 2010s | #11011 |
| 2020s | #10668 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Melchor are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melchor alive today was born around 1981, making them about 44 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melchor in 2025?
- Melchor is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Melchor most popular?
- Melchor peaked in 1944, reaching #2309 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Melchor with classmates?
- Melchor will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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