How Many People Are Named Melchor?
Complete statistics for the name Melchor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Melchor means 'royal' and is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 482,126 Americans bearing it today. That's just 684 people in the US! The name peaked in popularity in 1992 with 25 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and empathetic.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 51All 894 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1992Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Melchor Through the Generations
Melchor, a name of royal origins, has seen its share of peaks and valleys through the generations. With 684 people named Melchor currently living in the United States, it's a name that's slowly declining in usage but still holds a special place among those who carry it. Born in 1992, the peak year saw 25 births, while today's Melchors span across different age groups, with 24% under 30, 41% aged 30-60, and 35% over 60, indicating a fairly even distribution.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Melchor's Spanish roots
📄 About the Name Melchor
How Many People Have the Name Melchor?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,918 people in the United States currently share the name Melchor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 41,860 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Melchor a Common or Rare Name?
Melchor is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Melchor Mean?
Melchor means "royal" and comes from Spanish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Melchor in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Melchor Most Popular?
The name Melchor reached peak popularity in 1992, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Melchor?
Approximately 7,918 people named Melchor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,918. That works out to roughly 1 in 41,860 Americans.
Is Melchor a rare name?
Melchor is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 41,860 Americans has this name.
What does the name Melchor mean?
Melchor means "royal" and comes from Spanish origins.
Is Melchor more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Melchor are male and 0% are female.
When was Melchor most popular?
Melchor peaked in 1992 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.