Melivn
A name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Melvin meaning "calm friend".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Melivn. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Melivn today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Melivn births was 1957 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Melivn. 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
- • The typical person named Melivn is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Melivns were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Melivn. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1957
7 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1957 SSA rank
#3,455
Tracked since 1957
Popularity
Melivn: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Melivn 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 Melivn during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Melivn
The name Melivn is an ancient name that has its origins in the Celtic cultures of the British Isles. It is believed to have derived from the Old Welsh word "melyn," which means "yellow" or "golden." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive term used to refer to someone with golden-colored hair or a radiant complexion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Melivn can be found in the Welsh Triads, a collection of medieval Welsh literature dating back to the 13th century. In these texts, Melivn appears as the name of a legendary figure known for his wisdom and philosophical teachings.
During the Middle Ages, the name Melivn gained popularity among the noble families of Wales and neighboring regions. One notable bearer of this name was Melivn ap Rhys, a 12th-century Welsh prince who played a significant role in the resistance against Norman rule in Wales.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Melvin, Melwyn, and Melvyn. In the 16th century, a Scottish scholar and philosopher named Melivn Colvile was known for his contributions to the field of logic and metaphysics.
In the 18th century, Melivn Clarke, an English mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.
Another notable figure bearing the name Melivn was Melivn Belli, an American lawyer and civil rights activist who played a pivotal role in the legal battles against racial segregation in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s.
Throughout history, the name Melivn has been associated with individuals known for their intellectual prowess, philosophical depth, and commitment to justice and equality. While its exact origins remain shrouded in mystery, the name carries a rich cultural heritage and a legacy of wisdom and enlightenment.
People
Melivn + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Melivn 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
Melivn: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Melivn?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Melivn 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 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Melivn a common name?
We classify Melivn as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Melivn most popular?
The single biggest year for Melivn was 1957, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Melivn is about 76 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 Melivn in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Melivn a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Melivn 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 Melivn still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Melivn 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 Melivn 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 Melivn as a first name?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Melivn, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.