Boy
Melvin
council friend, mill friend
About Melvin
Melvin carries vintage appeal experiencing renewed appreciation in contemporary naming landscapes. This classic choice offers unexpected freshness as naming cycles embrace previously overlooked gems. The name possesses solid, dependable qualities that many modern parents find increasingly attractive in an era of invented names and creative spellings. Melvin connects to mid-century Americana while transcending that specific period, proving its fundamental strength. It represents grounded sensibility and straightforward character, avoiding pretension or excessive trendiness. Parents choosing Melvin often appreciate names that stand confidently apart from current fashions, demonstrating independence in their selection. The name works across generations, maintaining relevance whether the bearer is five or fifty. Melvin has adorned notable figures in entertainment, business, and arts, proving its versatility and broad appeal. Its familiar structure requires no explanation while still offering enough distinctiveness to avoid blending into crowds. For families seeking something genuinely different through thoughtful revival rather than invention, Melvin provides substance, character, and quiet confidence that rewards those willing to look beyond temporary trends.
Popularity of the Name Melvin
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #129 | |||
| 1881 | #159 | |||
| 1882 | #160 | |||
| 1883 | #130 | |||
| 1884 | #145 | |||
| 1885 | #125 | |||
| 1886 | #169 | |||
| 1887 | #135 | |||
| 1888 | #131 | |||
| 1889 | #150 | |||
| 1890 | #146 | |||
| 1891 | #127 | |||
| 1892 | #144 | |||
| 1893 | #137 | |||
| 1894 | #129 | |||
| 1895 | #111 | |||
| 1896 | #115 | |||
| 1897 | #129 | |||
| 1898 | #115 | |||
| 1899 | #106 | |||
| 1900 | #102 | |||
| 1901 | #97 | |||
| 1902 | #87 | |||
| 1903 | #88 | |||
| 1904 | #92 | |||
| 1905 | #83 | |||
| 1906 | #83 | |||
| 1907 | #78 | |||
| 1908 | #75 | |||
| 1909 | #71 | |||
| 1910 | #75 | |||
| 1911 | #73 | |||
| 1912 | #71 | |||
| 1913 | #61 | |||
| 1914 | #59 | |||
| 1915 | #60 | |||
| 1916 | #57 | |||
| 1917 | #57 | |||
| 1918 | #56 | |||
| 1919 | #56 | |||
| 1920 | #54 | |||
| 1921 | #53 | |||
| 1922 | #50 | |||
| 1923 | #48 | |||
| 1924 | #48 | |||
| 1925 | #50 | |||
| 1926 | #47 | |||
| 1927 | #48 | |||
| 1928 | #48 | |||
| 1929 | #49 | |||
| 1930 | #50 | |||
| 1931 | #51 | |||
| 1932 | #51 | |||
| 1933 | #51 | |||
| 1934 | #55 | |||
| 1935 | #57 | |||
| 1936 | #53 | |||
| 1937 | #50 | |||
| 1938 | #54 | |||
| 1939 | #51 | |||
| 1940 | #53 | |||
| 1941 | #56 | #177 | ||
| 1942 | #60 | |||
| 1943 | #63 | |||
| 1944 | #67 | |||
| 1945 | #78 | |||
| 1946 | #86 | |||
| 1947 | #85 | |||
| 1948 | #81 | |||
| 1949 | #82 | |||
| 1950 | #87 | |||
| 1951 | #88 | #208 | ||
| 1952 | #91 | #205 | ||
| 1953 | #91 | |||
| 1954 | #92 | #196 | ||
| 1955 | #95 | |||
| 1956 | #101 | |||
| 1957 | #113 | |||
| 1958 | #122 | |||
| 1959 | #122 | |||
| 1960 | #125 | |||
| 1961 | #128 | |||
| 1962 | #137 | |||
| 1963 | #133 | |||
| 1964 | #134 | |||
| 1965 | #138 | |||
| 1966 | #142 | |||
| 1967 | #150 | |||
| 1968 | #150 | |||
| 1969 | #162 | |||
| 1970 | #171 | #329 | ||
| 1971 | #172 | #294 | ||
| 1972 | #171 | |||
| 1973 | #170 | #366 | ||
| 1974 | #190 | #362 | ||
| 1975 | #187 | #279 | ||
| 1976 | #190 | |||
| 1977 | #200 | #321 | ||
| 1978 | #197 | |||
| 1979 | #204 | #367 | ||
| 1980 | #218 | #311 | ||
| 1981 | #227 | |||
| 1982 | #226 | #365 | ||
| 1983 | #236 | #318 | ||
| 1984 | #241 | |||
| 1985 | #249 | |||
| 1986 | #258 | |||
| 1987 | #264 | |||
| 1988 | #263 | |||
| 1989 | #276 | |||
| 1990 | #277 | |||
| 1991 | #300 | #542 | ||
| 1992 | #325 | #591 | ||
| 1993 | #341 | #742 | ||
| 1994 | #351 | #658 | ||
| 1995 | #365 | #773 | ||
| 1996 | #396 | #851 | ||
| 1997 | #399 | #714 | ||
| 1998 | #414 | #655 | ||
| 1999 | #425 | #691 | ||
| 2000 | #455 | #816 | ||
| 2001 | #453 | |||
| 2002 | #315 | #544 | #868 | |
| 2003 | #397 | #770 | ||
| 2004 | #428 | #759 | ||
| 2005 | #424 | |||
| 2006 | #423 | #939 | ||
| 2007 | #443 | |||
| 2008 | #467 | |||
| 2009 | #506 | #517 | ||
| 2010 | #556 | |||
| 2011 | #614 | |||
| 2012 | #618 | |||
| 2013 | #618 | |||
| 2014 | #665 | |||
| 2015 | #690 | |||
| 2016 | #727 | |||
| 2017 | #731 | |||
| 2018 | #719 | |||
| 2019 | #758 | |||
| 2020 | #752 | |||
| 2021 | #799 | |||
| 2022 | #829 | |||
| 2023 | #822 | |||
| 2024 | #872 | #901 | ||
| 2025 | #959 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Melvin
Names Similar to Melvin
Nicknames for Melvin
- Mel
- Vin
- Vino
- MJ
Famous People Named Melvin
| Melvin Van Peebles | American filmmaker and actor |
| Melvin Gordon | American football player |
| Melvin Franklin | American singer with The Temptations |
| Melvin Ejim | Canadian professional basketball player |
| Melvin Laird | American politician and Secretary of Defense |
| Melvin Belli | American lawyer known for high-profile cases |
| Melvin Guillard | American mixed martial artist |
| Melvin Manhoef | Dutch-Surinamese kickboxer and MMA fighter |
| Melvin Purvis | American FBI agent known for pursuing gangsters |
| Melvin Tolson | African-American poet and educator |
| Melvin Schwartz | American physicist and Nobel laureate |
| Melvin B. Tolson | American poet and writer |
| Melvin Edwards | American sculptor and visual artist |
| Melvin Rhyne | American jazz organist |
| Melvin Costa | Brazilian football player |
| Melvin Ingram | American football player |
| Melvin Dummar | American claimant to Howard Hughes' estate |
| Melvin Seals | American musician and keyboardist |
| Melvin Adams | American basketball player and motivational speaker |
| Melvin Mora | Venezuelan former baseball player |
Characters Named Melvin
| Melvin Udall | Character played by Jack Nicholson in "As Good as It Gets" |
| Melvin Ferd | Character from the movie "The Toxic Avenger" |
| Melvin O'Connell | Character from the movie "The Mummy" |
| Melvin Stominger | Character from the TV show "Family Guy" |
| Melvin Frohike | Character from the TV show "The X-Files" |
| Melvin Dumar | Character from the video game "Max Payne" |
| Melvin Butters | Character from the TV show "South Park" |
| Melvin Q. Magoo | Character from the "Mr. Magoo" cartoons |
| Melvin Sneedly | Character from the movie "Captain Underpants - The First Epic Movie" |
| Melvin Underbelly | Character from the book series "A Series of Unfortunate Events" |
| Melvin Gorgonzola | Character from the TV show "Futurama" |
| Melvin Junko | Character from the movie "The Garbage Pail Kids Movie" |
| Melvin Sassafras | Character from the movie "Angus" |
| Melvin Oomp | Character from the movie "Flushed Away" |
| Melvin Scrooge | Character from the TV show "DuckTales" |
| Melvin Amadeus Moody | Character from the TV show "The Loud House" |
| Melvin Tooley | Character from the movie "Revenge of the Nerds" |
| Melvin Harris | Character from the TV show "The Office" |
| Melvin Tinker | Character from the movie "Surf's Up" |