Melvyn
Melvyn: name meaning, origin and popularity
How popular is Melvyn?
Since 1880, 10 girls and 4,360 boys in the U.S. have been named Melvyn (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5059 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #323 in 1938. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Melvyn FAQ
How popular is the name Melvyn?
Since 1880, 10 girls and 4,360 boys in the U.S. have been named Melvyn (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5059 in 1929. Its highest rank for boys was #323 in 1938. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Melvyn a boy or girl name?
Melvyn is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 10 girls and 4,360 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year).