Boy · #12,084 in 2026

Melquan

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

Current Rank

#12,084

Peak Rank

#2,670 (1992)

Total Babies

259

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1988

First Year

2015

Last Year

1992

Peak Year

#2670

Peak Rank

259

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Melquan

Melquan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1988, with 14 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1992, when 26 Melquans were born — ranking #2,670 that year. As of 2026, Melquan ranks #12,084 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 259 Melquans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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101-500

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Names that sound like Melquan

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

Mequon
Mcqueen
Milkman
Milken
Macqueen
Milkmen
Mcquinn
Malkin
Moquin
Million
Milking
Milan

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Melquan

What does the name Melquan mean?

Melquan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1988. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Melquan in 2026?

In 2026, Melquan ranks #12,084 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Melquan most popular?

Melquan reached its peak popularity in 1992, ranking #2,670 that year with 26 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Melquan most popular?

Melquan has historically been most popular in North Carolina, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Melquan.

Is Melquan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Melquan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Melquan include Gabriela, Phi, Davonne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Melquan

Melquan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1988 and has accumulated 259 births in the dataset. Melquan's peak popularity came in 1992 when it ranked #2,670. Use the chart and map above to compare Melquan'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.