Masculine dossier · first seen 1904
Melford
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1921
Peak births
46
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Melford
How many people are named Melford?
Based on SSA birth records through 1982, an estimated 250 Americans born with the name Melford may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1982.
How rare is Melford?
Melford has not appeared in SSA records since 1982. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Melford?
The median age of a living American named Melford is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 61 and 78 years old.
Is Melford still popular?
No. Melford is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1982.
1904Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,175