FIRST NAME
Melva
Melva is the 1,737th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 7,561 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 29 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #1,737 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
27,358
living · #851
2020 CENSUS
7,561
living · #1,737
BABIES NAMED MELVA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2024
20245
As a female name, Melva peaked in 1938, when 308 babies were named Melva (the #378 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #28,749 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
29
living · #28,749
BABIES NAMED MELVA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1926–1941
19416
As a male name, Melva peaked in 1926, when 8 babies were named Melva (the #3293 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)