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Melvin

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Melvin was most popular in 1928, when 4,311 American babies were given the name — ranking #111 that year. In 2025 it ranked #1,961, with 243 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 247,075 people named Melvin.

Most popular in1928
Rank that year#111
Births that year4,311
Total since 1880247,075

Melvin over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Melvin’s peak in 1928. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Gaelic · uncertain, possibly "smooth brow"

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