Melo
Every Melo since 2012 — 482 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melo
Melo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,297 in 2025 with 61 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2012, 482 American babies have been named Melo. Its peak came in 2024, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Melo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | #2,297 |
| 2024 | 65 | #2,225 |
| 2023 | 55 | #2,468 |
| 2022 | 63 | #2,289 |
| 2021 | 47 | #2,718 |
| 2020 | 42 | #2,871 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3,088 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,148 |
| 2017 | 18 | #5,232 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5,698 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,903 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,341 |
| 2013 | 11 | #7,377 |
| 2012 | 5 | #13,549 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Melo in 2025?
Melo ranked #2,297 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 61 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Melo?
482 babies have been named Melo in the United States since 2012, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melo most popular?
Melo peaked in 2024, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Melo a boy or girl name?
Melo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melo rising or falling?
Melo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.