Melva
girl nameMelva entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #371 in 1937, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#371
peak (1937)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #830 |
| 1890s | #810 |
| 1900s | #572 |
| 1910s | #459 |
| 1920s | #407 |
| 1930s | #391 |
| 1940s | #485 |
| 1950s | #672 |
| 1960s | #1071 |
| 1970s | #1775 |
| 1980s | #3878 |
| 1990s | #8074 |
| 2000s | #13334 |
| 2010s | #15666 |
| 2020s | #15293 |
Living bearers
About 5,900 people named Melva are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melva alive today was born around 1937, making them about 88 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melva in 2025?
- Melva is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melva most popular?
- Melva peaked in 1937, reaching #371 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melva with classmates?
- Melva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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