Melvin
girl nameMelvin entered the US charts in 1895, peaked at #947 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1895–2025
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rank today
#947
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1574 |
| 1900s | #1699 |
| 1910s | #1467 |
| 1920s | #1196 |
| 1930s | #1310 |
| 1940s | #1544 |
| 1950s | #1989 |
| 1960s | #2563 |
| 1970s | #3913 |
| 1980s | #6535 |
| 1990s | #11197 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Melvin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melvin alive today was born around 1943, making them about 82 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melvin in 2025?
- Melvin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melvin most popular?
- Melvin peaked in 1928, reaching #947 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melvin with classmates?
- Melvin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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