Mell
girl nameMell entered the US charts in 1881, peaked at #740 in 1881, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1881–2025
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rank today
#740
peak (1881)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #845 |
| 1890s | #1287 |
| 1910s | #3039 |
| 1920s | #4202 |
| 1930s | #4176 |
| 1940s | #4417 |
| 1950s | #5207 |
| 1960s | #5891 |
| 2000s | #11180 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Mell are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Mell alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Mell in 2025?
- Mell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Mell most popular?
- Mell peaked in 1881, reaching #740 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Mell with classmates?
- Mell will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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