Masculine dossier · first seen 1880

Melville

Extinct Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1918
Peak births
77
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation

Quick answers about Melville

How many people are named Melville?

Based on SSA birth records through 1981, an estimated 335 Americans born with the name Melville may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1981.

How rare is Melville?

Melville has not appeared in SSA records since 1981. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.

How old is the typical Melville?

The median age of a living American named Melville is approximately 71 years, with most bearers falling between 61 and 78 years old.

Is Melville still popular?

No. Melville is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1981.

Where is Melville most common?

Melville has its strongest geographic signal in New York, where it appears 2.1× more often than the national baseline.

1880Peak 19182025
peak 1918 2025 18801900192019401960198020002020
Peak year
1918
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
2,269