Melvin
Peaked at #47 nationally in 1926, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Melvin has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Melvin — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#949
in 1928
Last ranked
#14573
in 1991
Years tracked
89
1895–1991
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1895, Melvin reached its peak popularity for girls in 1928, ranking #949 nationally with 62 babies given the name that year.
Melvin hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1991, when it stood at #14573.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #14,573 | 5 |
| 1990 | #9,839 | 8 |
| 1989 | #9,327 | 8 |
| 1988 | #6,533 | 12 |
| 1987 | #7,776 | 9 |
| 1986 | #6,021 | 12 |
| 1985 | #6,309 | 11 |
| 1984 | #6,146 | 11 |
Melvin — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#47
in 1926
Current rank
#872
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Melvin reached its peak popularity for boys in 1926, ranking #47 nationally with 4,194 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #665 (2014) to #872 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Melvin ranks #872 nationally for boys, with 275 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #872 | 275 |
| 2023 | #822 | 298 |
| 2022 | #828 | 300 |
| 2021 | #803 | 305 |
| 2020 | #752 | 323 |
| 2019 | #758 | 314 |
| 2018 | #720 | 333 |
| 2017 | #731 | 328 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Melvin most popular?
Melvin was most popular in 1926, when it ranked #47 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Melvin becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Melvin?
At least 246,815 babies have been recorded with the name Melvin in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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