Melton
Every Melton since 1882 — 4,235 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melton
Melton 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 1882, 4,235 American babies have been named Melton. Its peak came in 1921, when 80 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
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 Melton stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melton 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 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | #13,384 |
| 2014 | 5 | #13,379 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13,405 |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 5 | #13,593 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,809 |
| 2008 | — | — |
| 2007 | 7 | #10,513 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #8,086 |
| 2004 | 5 | #12,581 |
| 2003 | 9 | #7,634 |
| 2002 | 7 | #9,074 |
| 2001 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,810 |
| 1995 | 8 | #6,779 |
| 1990 | 12 | #4,582 |
| 1985 | 16 | #3,038 |
| 1980 | 19 | #2,587 |
| 1975 | 25 | #1,923 |
| 1970 | 35 | #1,430 |
| 1965 | 43 | #1,155 |
| 1960 | 54 | #1,053 |
| 1955 | 48 | #1,087 |
| 1950 | 70 | #818 |
| 1945 | 72 | #725 |
| 1940 | 70 | #735 |
| 1935 | 68 | #747 |
| 1930 | 66 | #801 |
| 1925 | 59 | #877 |
| 1920 | 63 | #859 |
| 1915 | 51 | #867 |
| 1910 | 22 | #631 |
| 1905 | 9 | #891 |
| 1900 | 12 | #764 |
| 1895 | 8 | #842 |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Melton in 2025?
Melton 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 Melton?
4,235 babies have been named Melton in the United States since 1882, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melton most popular?
Melton peaked in 1921, when 80 newborns received the name.
Is Melton a boy or girl name?
Melton is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melton rising or falling?
Melton is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.