How Many People Are Named Melva?

14,185

people in the United States are named Melva

1 in 23,616 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#2252

💎 Rare

Population Percentage

0.0042%

Of US population

Peak Year

1938

313 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: MEL-və
Gender: Primarily Female

Meaning:

Perhaps a feminine form of MELVIN.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.8%
Male
0.2%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 85.1 years old

Young (<30) 97
0.7%
Adult (30–60) 1,418
10%
Senior (>60) 12,670
89.3%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

Texas 1,568
Pennsylvania 658
Oklahoma 641
California 557
Missouri 554
Ohio 545
Illinois 484
Louisiana 460
North Carolina 429
Kansas 391

💡 Fun Facts About "Melva"

  • 5 babies were named Melva in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 1938
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in Texas

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