Meliton
boy nameMeliton entered the US charts in 1913, peaked at #1848 in 1932, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1913–2025
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rank today
#1848
peak (1932)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2745 |
| 1920s | #3234 |
| 1930s | #2299 |
| 1940s | #2865 |
| 1950s | #3177 |
| 1960s | #3801 |
| 1970s | #4750 |
| 1980s | #6320 |
| 1990s | #7159 |
| 2000s | #10288 |
| 2010s | #12274 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Meliton are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Meliton alive today was born around 1948, making them about 77 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Meliton in 2025?
- Meliton is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Meliton most popular?
- Meliton peaked in 1932, reaching #1848 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Meliton with classmates?
- Meliton will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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