Melvin is a distinctive choice, ranked #1322 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Melvin in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1322
US Rank #872
About the Name Melvin
Melvin is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 1360 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1038 in 2004 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Melvin is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it ranks even higher at #872, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Melvin
Unlikely. With around 20 UK babies named Melvin per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Melvin in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Melvin is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 1360 places over the last five years to #1322 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Melvin is more popular in the US (#872) than in the UK (#1322). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Melvin include: Melvin Manhoef — Melvin Manhoef is a Surinamese-born Dutch retired mixed martial artist and kickboxer.; Rachel Melvin — Rachel Melvin is an American actress.; Leland D. Melvin — Leland Devon Melvin is an American engineer and a retired NASA astronaut..
Melvin ranks #872 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
20
UK babies named Melvin (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 1360 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Melvin
Likely around 1 other Melvin in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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