Melvina
girl nameMelvina entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #303 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#303
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #371 |
| 1890s | #482 |
| 1900s | #521 |
| 1910s | #646 |
| 1920s | #712 |
| 1930s | #832 |
| 1940s | #938 |
| 1950s | #1174 |
| 1960s | #1487 |
| 1970s | #2095 |
| 1980s | #3553 |
| 1990s | #7099 |
| 2000s | #12694 |
| 2010s | #14737 |
| 2020s | #10312 |
Living bearers
About 2,700 people named Melvina are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melvina alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melvina in 2025?
- Melvina is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melvina most popular?
- Melvina peaked in 1885, reaching #303 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melvina with classmates?
- Melvina will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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