How Many People Are Named Mel?
4,175
people in the United States are named Mel
1 in 80,239 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#4677
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
0.0012%
Of US population
Peak Year
1958
131 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MEL
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
Short form of MELVIN, MELANIE, MELISSA, and other names beginning with Mel.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 63.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1902 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
474
New York
317
Illinois
162
Texas
90
Ohio
88
Michigan
37
Florida
16
Pennsylvania
13
Oklahoma
10
Washington
10
💡 Fun Facts About "Mel"
- 26 babies were named Mel in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1958
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1902
- Most popular in California
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