Girl · #5,953 in 2026

Melvene

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

Current Rank

#5,953

Peak Rank

#3,156 (1935)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1921

First Year

1956

Last Year

1935

Peak Year

#3156

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Melvene

Melvene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1921, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1935, when 8 Melvenes were born — ranking #3,156 that year. As of 2026, Melvene ranks #5,953 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 31 Melvenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Melvene

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Melvene

What does the name Melvene mean?

Melvene is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1921. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Melvene in 2026?

In 2026, Melvene ranks #5,953 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Melvene most popular?

Melvene reached its peak popularity in 1935, ranking #3,156 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Melvene a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Melvene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Melvene include Clarkie, Ladonne, Geneal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Melvene

Melvene is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1921 and has accumulated 31 births in the dataset. Melvene's peak popularity came in 1935 when it ranked #3,156. Use the chart and map above to compare Melvene'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.