Melvena
girl nameMelvena entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2289 in 1934, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2289
peak (1934)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3098 |
| 1920s | #3570 |
| 1930s | #3464 |
| 1940s | #3751 |
| 1950s | #4553 |
| 1960s | #5781 |
| 1970s | #8444 |
Living bearers
About 200 people named Melvena are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melvena 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 Melvena in 2025?
- Melvena is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melvena most popular?
- Melvena peaked in 1934, reaching #2289 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melvena with classmates?
- Melvena will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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