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How Many People Are Named Melvin?
Estimated people named Melvin living in the U.S. today
113,471
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 246,815
- Peak year: 1928 (4,311 births)
- Estimated living today: 113,471
Melvin by age group — who carries the name today?
Melvin popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Melvin
Melvin has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 246,815 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 113,471 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,012 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Melvins you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Melvin in the US?
An estimated 113,471 people named Melvin are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Melvin uncommon — about 1 in 3,012 Americans.
Is Melvin a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Melvin is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Melvin most popular?
Melvin peaked in 1928, when 4,311 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Melvin?
Melvin ranks #481 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).