boy's name
Melville
MEL-vil (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 8
- Births on record 2,353
Melville is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1981 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1918, when 77 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Melville Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 110 |
| 1890s | 115 |
| 1900s | 116 |
| 1910s | 491 |
| 1920s | 540 |
| 1930s | 337 |
| 1940s | 255 |
| 1950s | 164 |
| 1960s | 100 |
| 1970s | 50 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Melville?
In 1981, Melville was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Melville Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Melville
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melville Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melville over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melville
- English MEL-vil /ˈmɛlvɪl/
Sibling Names for Melville
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melville — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melville
How popular is the name Melville?
In 1981, Melville was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Melville a girl's or a boy's name?
Melville is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melville?
Melville has 2 syllables.
When was Melville most popular?
Melville peaked in 1918, when 77 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.