Melvia
girl nameMelvia entered the US charts in 1888, peaked at #1267 in 1910, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1888–2025
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rank today
#1267
peak (1910)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1276 |
| 1900s | #1962 |
| 1910s | #2602 |
| 1920s | #2317 |
| 1930s | #1904 |
| 1940s | #2166 |
| 1950s | #2653 |
| 1960s | #4655 |
| 1970s | #7140 |
| 1980s | #10190 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Melvia are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melvia alive today was born around 1940, making them about 85 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melvia in 2025?
- Melvia is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melvia most popular?
- Melvia peaked in 1910, reaching #1267 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melvia with classmates?
- Melvia will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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