Melvyn
3 countries#885 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Melvyn was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
5,136 births recorded 1973–2022 · currently #885 · peaked in 2006 with 345 births
Most common in: Ille-et-Vilaine, Nord, Rhône, Val-d'Oise, Loire-Atlantique
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
4,370 births recorded 1912–2023 · peaked in 1938 with 293 births
Most common in: New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
43 births recorded 1996–2017 · peaked in 2000 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
43 births recorded 1996–2017 · peaked in 2000 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Melvyn’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #265 | — |
| 2004 | #243 | ↑22 |
| 2005 | #208 | ↑35 |
| 2006 | #210 | ↓2 |
| 2007 | #221 | ↓11 |
| 2008 | #250 | ↓29 |
| 2009 | #297 | ↓47 |
| 2010 | #294 | ↑3 |
| 2011 | #301 | ↓7 |
| 2012 | #345 | ↓44 |
| 2013 | #410 | ↓65 |
| 2014 | #477 | ↓67 |
| 2015 | #459 | ↑18 |
| 2016 | #481 | ↓22 |
| 2017 | #479 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #438 | ↑41 |
| 2019 | #526 | ↓88 |
| 2020 | #626 | ↓100 |
| 2021 | #820 | ↓194 |
| 2022 | #885 | ↓65 |
Frequently asked questions about Melvyn
Is Melvyn a popular name?
Yes — Melvyn currently ranks #885 among boys’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Melvyn more common for boys or girls?
Melvyn is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official France birth data.
When was Melvyn most popular?
Melvyn peaked in 2006 in France, with 345 recorded births that year.
Is Melvyn rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Melvyn’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1855 in 1973 to #885 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Melvyn?
At least 9,549 babies have been recorded with the name Melvyn across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Melvyn popular in more than one country?
Yes — Melvyn appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.