Girl · #4,124 in 2026

Melvalene

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

Current Rank

#4,124

Peak Rank

#4,124 (1942)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1936

First Year

1942

Last Year

1942

Peak Year

#4124

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Melvalene

Melvalene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1936, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1942, when 6 Melvalenes were born — ranking #4,124 that year. As of 2026, Melvalene ranks #4,124 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Melvalenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s 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 Melvalene

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

Malvolio
Helvellyn
Melvin
Melville
Malayalam
Melvyn
Mullally
Mullaly
Malayalee
Melamine
Valvoline
Messaline

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Melvalene

What does the name Melvalene mean?

Melvalene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1936. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Melvalene in 2026?

In 2026, Melvalene ranks #4,124 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Melvalene most popular?

Melvalene reached its peak popularity in 1942, ranking #4,124 that year with 6 babies given the name.

Is Melvalene a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Melvalene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Melvalene include Tobitha, Loene, Maudrey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Melvalene

Melvalene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1936 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Melvalene's peak popularity came in 1942 when it ranked #4,124. Use the chart and map above to compare Melvalene'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.