Melvin
Melvin is of Old English origin, derived from the elements meaning 'council protector' or 'gentle lord.' It gained popularity as a given name in the 19th century, particularly in Scotland and America.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 230. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 390
- 2012: 393
- 2013: 402
- 2014: 386
- 2015: 365
- 2016: 337
- 2017: 328
- 2018: 334
- 2019: 314
- 2020: 323
- 2021: 307
- 2022: 300
- 2023: 299
- 2024: 277
- 2025: 243
- 2026 (projected): 230
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Has a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining dignity
- •Popular mid-20th century name experiencing a vintage revival
- •Nickname 'Mel' offers a more modern, casual alternative
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Statistics
244,936
Total births since 1880
1928
Peak year
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