girl's name
Melyn
meh-LEEN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 45
Melyn is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2013 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2011, when 10 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1999.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Melyn Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 20 |
| 2010s | 20 |
How Popular Is Melyn?
In 2013, Melyn was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Melyn Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Mélyn | Mélyn is a rare spelling of Melyn, written with an acute accent and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Melyn
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melyn Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melyn over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melyn
- French meh-LEEN
Sibling Names for Melyn
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melyn — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melyn
Is Melyn a girl's or a boy's name?
Melyn is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melyn?
Melyn has 2 syllables.
When was Melyn most popular?
Melyn peaked in 2011, when 10 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.