Melvina
Girl nameMelvina has been given to 6,645 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1920.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
6,645
Peak year
1920 (136 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1880
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Rank through the decades
Melvina's rank among U.S. girl names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Girls rank |
|---|---|
| 1900 | #507 |
| 1925 | #789 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Melvina — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Melvina.
FAQ
How popular is the name Melvina?
Melvina has been given to 6,645 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Melvina peak?
Melvina peaked in 1920, when 136 babies were given the name.
Is Melvina a girl or boy name?
Melvina is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Melvina are girls).
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