How popular is the name Melroy in 2025?

Melroy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Melroy most popular?

Melroy peaked in 1935, reaching #1929 among US boy names.

Melroy will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Melroy entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1929 in 1935, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1929

peak (1935)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Melroy are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Melroy alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Melroy in 2025?: Melroy is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Melroy most popular?: Melroy peaked in 1935, reaching #1929 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Melroy with classmates?: Melroy will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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