Melvin
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Chief; Leader
Background: The name Melvin originates from the English surname derived from the Gaelic 'Maolmhuire,' meaning 'chief' or 'leader.' The name further connects to the Old High German 'maldwulf,' which refers to strength and courage.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#157
Total births
246,815
Most popular decade
1920s
(123,033 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-207 ranks)
Years in Top 100
55
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.1% male
0.9% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 103
- First year rank
- #126
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 4,249
- Peak rank
- #48
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 275
- Recent rank
- #871
Female
- First year
- 1895
- First year births
- 5
- First year rank
- #1,592
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 62
- Peak rank
- #947
- Most recent year
- 1991
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #13,147
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).