Melvyn
Boy nameMelvyn has been given to 4,370 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It peaked in 1938.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,370
Peak year
1938 (293 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1912
10-year trend
▼ -100%
Gender split
0% girls / 100% boys
Rank through the decades
Melvyn's rank among U.S. boy names at 25-year milestones.
| Year | Boys rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #921 |
— means outside the top 1000 that year.
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Melvyn — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Melvyn.
FAQ
How popular is the name Melvyn?
Melvyn has been given to 4,370 babies in the U.S. since 1912. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Melvyn peak?
Melvyn peaked in 1938, when 293 babies were given the name.
Is Melvyn a girl or boy name?
Melvyn is primarily a boy name (100% of babies named Melvyn are boys).
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