Melville
boy nameMelville entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #425 in 1880, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#425
peak (1880)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #588 |
| 1890s | #652 |
| 1900s | #747 |
| 1910s | #766 |
| 1920s | #972 |
| 1930s | #1164 |
| 1940s | #1403 |
| 1950s | #2041 |
| 1960s | #2744 |
| 1970s | #4531 |
| 1980s | #6262 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Melville are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melville alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melville in 2025?
- Melville is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Melville most popular?
- Melville peaked in 1880, reaching #425 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Melville with classmates?
- Melville will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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