How Many People Are Named Mell?
Complete statistics for the name Mell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Mell, a very rare male name, only 128 people in the US today carry it, making it 1 in 2,586,699 Americans. The majority of Mell's are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 95All 544 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: 1918Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Mell Through the Generations
Mell has been a name that's seen its peak in 1918 with 25 births, but it's remained stable since then. With an average age of 95, most of the 1,280 people named Mell are over 60, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. This makes Mell a name deeply rooted in the past, rarely heard among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Mell's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Mell
How Many People Have the Name Mell?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,734 people in the United States currently share the name Mell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 191,147 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Mell a Common or Rare Name?
Mell is classified as Very 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 Mell Mean?
Mell means "creative variant of Mel" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Mell in SSA data, approximately 63% are male and 37% are female.
When Was Mell Most Popular?
The name Mell reached peak popularity in 1918, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Mell?
Approximately 1,734 people named Mell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,734. That works out to roughly 1 in 191,147 Americans.
Is Mell a rare name?
Mell is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 191,147 Americans has this name.
What does the name Mell mean?
Mell means "creative variant of Mel" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Mell more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 63% of people named Mell are male and 37% are female.
When was Mell most popular?
Mell peaked in 1918 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.