Melvyn
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
4,370 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1938 Peak Popularity Year
293 Peak Births

Melvyn Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Melvyn has its roots in Old Welsh, meaning 'little honey.' It evolved from Melfyn and has historical forms including Melvin and Melvinus. The name is often associated with warmth and has gained popularity in the 20th century. It does not have biblical relevance, and notable people with this name include Melvyn Bragg and Melvyn Douglas.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Melvyn"

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Pronunciation

/ˈmɛlvɪn/

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Origin

Old Welsh

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Etymology

The name Melvyn is derived from the Old Welsh name 'Melfyn,' which is composed of the elements 'mel' meaning 'honey' and 'fyn' meaning 'little' or 'young.'

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Meaning

little honey

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Language Evolution

Melfyn, Melvin, Melvinus

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Historical Usage

Melvyn gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, often associated with the name Melvin.

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Variants & Derivatives

Melvin, Mel, Melfyn

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Melvyn is viewed as a somewhat old-fashioned name, but it carries a sense of warmth and friendliness.

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Famous People

Melvyn Bragg, Melvyn Douglas

📊 Melvyn Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Melvyn Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 293 peak births in 1938

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 21 US states, with strongest presence in Hawaii

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Melvyn"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Melvyn"

"Melvyn" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 1352nd of 7545 458
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 490th of 6773 2,575
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 1245th of 7552 721
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2603rd of 10718 227
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 5335th of 16616 130
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 6375th of 24088 182
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 10526th of 23106 67
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 9204th of 9204 5
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 12526th of 12526 5

Regional Popularity of "Melvyn" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
72.32%
1024th/1416
56.13%
774th/1379
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
28.85%
446th/1546
17.87%
278th/1556
46.41%
1092nd/2353
25.53%
395th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
49.89%
1111th/2227
29.47%
716th/2430
77.71%
2217th/2853
35.89%
996th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
60.98%
1791st/2937
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - 51.03%
3808th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Melvyn" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Melvyn"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Melvyn" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Melvyn" in the United States

The name Melvyn is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Melvyn has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Melvyn' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1352nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 490th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1245th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2603rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5335th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6375th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10526th out of 23106 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Melvyn' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Melvyn name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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