Melquiades
boy nameMelquiades entered the US charts in 1924, peaked at #2347 in 1924, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1924–2025
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rank today
#2347
peak (1924)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #3249 |
| 1930s | #3592 |
| 1940s | #3560 |
| 1950s | #2866 |
| 1960s | #3696 |
| 1970s | #4440 |
| 1980s | #6135 |
| 1990s | #7541 |
| 2000s | #11129 |
| 2020s | #12330 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Melquiades are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melquiades alive today was born around 1975, making them about 50 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melquiades in 2025?
- Melquiades is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Melquiades most popular?
- Melquiades peaked in 1924, reaching #2347 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Melquiades with classmates?
- Melquiades will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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