Melvin
Male name · ↓ Falling
117,760
Total Births
1926
Peak Year
#819
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Melvin
Melvin is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1920s with significant usage. Approximately 117,760 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 2,036 births |
| 1890s | 3,030 births |
| 1900s | 6,239 births |
| 1910s | 14,015 births |
| 1920s | 19,528 births |
| 1930s | 17,189 births |
| 1940s | 16,388 births |
| 1950s | 14,715 births |
| 1960s | 9,173 births |
| 1970s | 5,230 births |
| 1980s | 3,671 births |
| 1990s | 2,667 births |
| 2000s | 2,317 births |
| 2010s | 1,174 births |
| 2020s | 388 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Melvin?
Melvin has been given to 117,760 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1926 with 1,998 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #819.
Is Melvin a boy or girl name?
Melvin is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Melvin most popular?
Melvin was most popular in 1926, when 1,998 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Melvin?
Melvin first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).