Melborn
An English masculine name signifying nobility or high-born status.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Melborn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Melborn today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Melborn births was 1930 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Melborn. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Melborn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1930
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1930 SSA rank
#4,357
Tracked since 1930
Popularity
Melborn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Melborn by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Melborn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Melborn
The name Melborn has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, specifically in the Old High German tongue spoken during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have been derived from the combination of two root words: "mel," meaning "speech" or "eloquence," and "born," signifying "noble" or "high-born." Thus, the name Melborn could be interpreted as "the noble speaker" or "the eloquent one of high birth."
Historically, the name Melborn has been associated with influential figures and scholars known for their oratory skills and intellectual prowess. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the 9th-century writings of the Frankish scholar Einhard, who mentions a Melborn among the advisors to Charlemagne, the renowned ruler of the Holy Roman Empire.
In the 12th century, a Benedictine monk named Melborn of Regensburg gained recognition for his theological writings and sermons, which were widely circulated throughout the German-speaking regions of Europe. His works were considered influential in shaping the religious discourse of his time.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Melborn was the Italian humanist scholar and poet, Melborn Boccaccio (1423-1501). He was celebrated for his mastery of Latin and Greek literature, as well as his contributions to the revival of classical learning.
In the 19th century, Melborn Steinitz (1801-1876), a German mathematician and university professor, made significant advancements in the field of algebraic geometry and played a pivotal role in the development of modern algebra.
Another historical figure worth mentioning is Melborn Thatcher (1892-1957), a British politician and diplomat who served as the Ambassador to the United States during the interwar period, playing a crucial role in maintaining strong relations between the two countries.
While the name Melborn may not be as widely used today as it once was, its historical significance and association with individuals renowned for their intellect, eloquence, and leadership continue to resonate through the ages.
People
Melborn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Melborn as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Melborn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Melborn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Melborn going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Melborn a common name?
We classify Melborn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Melborn most popular?
The single biggest year for Melborn was 1930, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Melborn is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Melborn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Melborn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Melborn in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Melborn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Melborn in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Melborn can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Melborn as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Melborn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.