Boys name · California
Melvin in California
In SSA data for California, 11,609 babies are named Melvin across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1142 most popular boys name, with 18 born.
Popularity over time
Melvin in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 19 | #44 |
| 1926 | 126 | #56 |
| 1943 | 210 | #77 |
| 1959 | 147 | #187 |
| 1976 | 85 | #267 |
| 1992 | 90 | #370 |
| 2009 | 43 | #649 |
| 2025 | 18 | #1142 |
No year in California had more Melvin births than 1943, when 210 were born. Its highest rank in California came in 1915, at #41.
Melvin started at #44 in 1910 and finished at #1142 in 2025 on the boys list in California, with a high of #41 in 1915 and a low of #1225 in 2023.
Hawaii gave Melvin its highest national rank, #11, in 1943. See Melvin in every state →
How popular is Melvin in California?
In SSA data for California, 11,609 babies are named Melvin across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1910. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1142 most popular boys name, with 18 born.
How many babies are named Melvin in California?
18 Melvin babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Melvin in California?
In 2025, Melvin sat at #1142 on the boys list for California.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.