Melchior
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,621 in 1915
0 babies were named Melchior in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryMelchior first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1915, when it reached #2,621.
About the name Melchior
Melchior is a gender-neutral name of English origin. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, starting with M and ending in “-ior”. US birth records list Melchior for boys from 1915 to 2007, in 8 of those 93 years. Its best year was 1915, when it ranked #2,621 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2007, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.3 | 303,030 boys |
| 1920s | 1.6 | 606,061 boys |
| 1940s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 boys |
| 1950s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,333,333 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- 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
Questions about the name Melchior
What is the origin of the name Melchior?
Melchior has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is Melchior a boy or girl name?
Both. Melchior is used for boys and girls.
How popular is the name Melchior?
Melchior is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2007. It peaked at #2,621 in 1915.