Melburn
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,416 in 1920
0 babies were named Melburn in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryMelburn first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1920, when it reached #1,416.
About the name Melburn
Melburn is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-urn”. US birth records list Melburn for boys from 1912 to 1974, in 45 of those 63 years. Its best year was 1920, when it ranked #1,416 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1974, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 | 60,015 boys |
| 1920s | 14 | 70,872 boys |
| 1930s | 10 | 98,232 boys |
| 1940s | 4.4 | 225,225 boys |
| 1950s | 1.7 | 598,802 boys |
| 1960s | 0.6 | 1,694,915 boys |
| 1970s | 1.6 | 617,284 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 Melburn
What is the origin of the name Melburn?
Melburn has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Melburn a boy or girl name?
Melburn is a boy name.
How popular is the name Melburn?
Melburn is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1974. It peaked at #1,416 in 1920.