Melchor
Every Melchor since 1917 — 894 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melchor
Melchor is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1917, 894 American babies have been named Melchor. Its peak came in 1992, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Melchor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melchor year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #9,563 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6 | #11,806 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11,671 |
| 2020 | 5 | #13,393 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,444 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #13,594 |
| 2016 | 5 | #13,531 |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,380 |
| 2014 | 6 | #11,661 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,403 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,418 |
| 2011 | 5 | #13,649 |
| 2010 | 7 | #10,385 |
| 2009 | 6 | #11,961 |
| 2008 | 12 | #7,051 |
| 2007 | 5 | #13,725 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,284 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,796 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7,965 |
| 2003 | 11 | #6,568 |
| 2002 | 19 | #4,276 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6,778 |
| 2000 | 11 | #6,184 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,158 |
| 1990 | 18 | #3,410 |
| 1985 | 7 | #5,552 |
| 1980 | 14 | #3,196 |
| 1975 | 7 | #4,628 |
| 1970 | 8 | #3,723 |
| 1965 | 11 | #2,571 |
| 1960 | 10 | #2,800 |
| 1955 | 9 | #2,906 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,392 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3,207 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | 7 | #3,153 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,487 |
| 1925 | 6 | #4,037 |
| 1920 | 7 | #3,706 |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Melchor
- Melchor Cano Philosopher · 1509–1560
- Melchor Múzquiz Politician · 1790–1844
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Melchor in 2025?
Melchor did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Melchor?
894 babies have been named Melchor in the United States since 1917, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melchor most popular?
Melchor peaked in 1992, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Melchor a boy or girl name?
Melchor is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melchor rising or falling?
Melchor is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Melchor?
Well-known people named Melchor include Melchor Cano (philosopher), Melchor Múzquiz (politician).