How Many People Are Named Melvin?
246,815
people in the United States are named Melvin
1 in 1,357 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#326
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0737%
Of US population
Peak Year
1928
4,311 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
MEL-vin
Gender:
Primarily Male
Meaning:
From a Scottish surname which probably originated as a variant of MELVILLE.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 77.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
14,445
New York
13,990
Pennsylvania
12,861
Illinois
12,723
California
11,589
Ohio
10,475
North Carolina
9,224
Virginia
8,977
Georgia
8,805
Michigan
8,780
💡 Fun Facts About "Melvin"
- 275 babies were named Melvin in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1928
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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