Melton

Boy name

Melton has been given to 4,235 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It peaked in 1921.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

4,235

Peak year

1921 (80 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1882

10-year trend

▼ -100%

Gender split

All boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Melton — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Miltonboy

118,551 babies since 1880

Eltonboy

21,553 babies since 1880

Keltonboy

6,666 babies since 1914

Feltonboy

6,593 babies since 1888

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Melton.

Mertonboy

4,247 babies since 1880

Odieunisex

4,212 babies since 1880

Gustavboy

4,267 babies since 1880

Rowlandboy

4,279 babies since 1880

Hendersonboy

4,293 babies since 1880

Richmondboy

4,305 babies since 1880

Benjimanboy

4,307 babies since 1880

Clemboy

4,329 babies since 1880

FAQ

How popular is the name Melton?

Melton has been given to 4,235 babies in the U.S. since 1882. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Melton peak?

Melton peaked in 1921, when 80 babies were given the name.

Is Melton a girl or boy name?

Melton is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Melton are boys).

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