Melbourne
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #943 in 1901
0 babies were named Melbourne in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1890–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Melbourne you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryMelbourne first shows up in US birth records in 1890, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 135 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1901, when it reached #943.
About the name Melbourne
Melbourne is a boy name of English origin. It has 9 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-rne”. US birth records list Melbourne for boys from 1890 to 1989, in 59 of those 100 years. Its best year was 1901, when it ranked #943 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1989, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 4.5 | 222,222 boys |
| 1900s | 16 | 61,767 boys |
| 1910s | 32 | 31,736 boys |
| 1920s | 30 | 33,580 boys |
| 1930s | 17 | 59,207 boys |
| 1940s | 9.6 | 104,167 boys |
| 1950s | 3.8 | 263,158 boys |
| 1960s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1970s | 0.6 | 1,666,667 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 2,857,143 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Melbourne
What is the origin of the name Melbourne?
Melbourne has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Melbourne a boy or girl name?
Melbourne is a boy name.
How popular is the name Melbourne?
Melbourne is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1989. It peaked at #943 in 1901.