Masculine dossier · first seen 1882
Melton
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1921
Peak births
80
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Melton
How many people are named Melton?
Based on SSA birth records through 2015, an estimated 1,484 Americans born with the name Melton may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 2015.
How rare is Melton?
Melton has not appeared in SSA records since 2015. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Melton?
The median age of a living American named Melton is approximately 64 years, with most bearers falling between 51 and 74 years old.
Is Melton still popular?
No. Melton is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 2015.
Where is Melton most common?
Melton has its strongest geographic signal in Texas, where it appears 3.6× more often than the national baseline.
1882Peak 19212025
Peak year
1921
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
4,235