Boy · #12,084 in 2026

Melton

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

Current Rank

#12,084

Peak Rank

#737 (1921)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1882

First Year

2015

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#737

Peak Rank

Total Count

124

Years Active

The Story of Melton

Melton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1882, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1921, when 80 Meltons were born — ranking #737 that year. As of 2026, Melton ranks #12,084 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 4K Meltons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Melton

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

Milton
Multan
Molten
Molton
Moulton
Malton
Meldon
Moulten
Melting
Miltown
Maltin
Milltown

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Melton

What does the name Melton mean?

Melton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1882. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Melton in 2026?

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

When was Melton most popular?

Melton reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #737 that year with 80 babies given the name.

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

Melton has historically been most popular in Mississippi, South Carolina, Oklahoma. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Melton.

Is Melton a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Melton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Melton include Vernie, Hiroshi, Jamarcus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Melton

Melton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 4K births in the dataset. Melton's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #737. Use the chart and map above to compare Melton'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.