Name Legacy

Mel

Recorded 1902–2025 · United States

Mel was most popular in 1958, when 132 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,516 that year. In 2025 it ranked #8,448, with 27 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,201 people named Mel.

Most popular in1958
Rank that year#1,516
Births that year132
Total since 18804,201

Mel over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Mel’s peak in 1958. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org