Boy · #4,151 in 2026

Melbern

Name: Popularity of the name Melbern in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Melbern, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,151

Peak Rank

#3,368 (1918)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1928

Last Year

1918

Peak Year

#3368

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Melbern

Melbern first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1918, when 7 Melberns were born — ranking #3,368 that year. As of 2026, Melbern ranks #4,151 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 33 Melberns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Melbern

Phonetically similar names — useful when Melbern is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Melbourne
Milburn
Millburn
Welborn
Welborne
Hellborn
Welburn
Mulhern
Millbrae
Milbourne
Milbourn
Wilburn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Melbern

What does the name Melbern mean?

Melbern is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Melbern in 2026?

In 2026, Melbern ranks #4,151 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Melbern most popular?

Melbern reached its peak popularity in 1918, ranking #3,368 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Melbern a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Melbern is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Melbern?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Melbern include Ham, Opha, Slim. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Melbern

Melbern is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 33 births in the dataset. Melbern's peak popularity came in 1918 when it ranked #3,368. Use the chart and map above to compare Melbern's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.