Boy nameNot in the current top chartsRising
Melvyn
//ˈmɛlvɪn//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19386 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Melvyn's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Melvyn's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Melvyn |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 11 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 33 |
| 1918 | 24 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 24 |
| 1921 | 42 |
| 1922 | 32 |
| 1923 | 43 |
| 1924 | 41 |
| 1925 | 54 |
| 1926 | 43 |
| 1927 | 43 |
| 1928 | 31 |
| 1929 | 50 |
| 1930 | 38 |
| 1931 | 54 |
| 1932 | 93 |
| 1933 | 73 |
| 1934 | 74 |
| 1935 | 90 |
| 1936 | 120 |
| 1937 | 221 |
| 1938 | 293 |
| 1939 | 273 |
| 1940 | 254 |
| 1941 | 290 |
| 1942 | 282 |
| 1943 | 177 |
| 1944 | 89 |
| 1945 | 78 |
| 1946 | 76 |
| 1947 | 100 |
| 1948 | 82 |
| 1949 | 80 |
| 1950 | 39 |
| 1951 | 36 |
| 1952 | 18 |
| 1953 | 23 |
| 1954 | 22 |
| 1955 | 33 |
| 1956 | 21 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 29 |
| 1959 | 33 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1961 | 19 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 25 |
| 1964 | 24 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 18 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 14 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 21 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 14 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 1999 | 11 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Melvyn through the decades
- Melvyn peaked in 1938, when 293 babies were named Melvyn in the US.
- The 1940s were Melvyn's strongest decade, averaging 151 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2012–2023), use of Melvyn has fallen 41% compared to the 10 years before that.