How Many People Are Named Melo?
Complete statistics for the name Melo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Melo is a very rare name for boys, with only 418 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 789,583 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with all 421 under-30, and saw its peak in 2024 with 65 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 9 represents completion and endings, symbolizing a journey towards fulfillment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 6All 421 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Melo Through the Generations
Melo has been on the rise, especially among younger generations, with all 421 individuals being under 30 years old. This makes it a name that's firmly rooted in modern times, with no presence in the older age brackets. The peak year of 2024, with 65 births, suggests that Melo is still gaining popularity, though it remains a very niche choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Melo's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Melo
How Many People Have the Name Melo?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,576 people in the United States currently share the name Melo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 31,340 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Melo a Common or Rare Name?
Melo 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 Melo Mean?
Melo means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Melo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Melo Most Popular?
The name Melo reached peak popularity in 2024, with 65 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Melo?
Approximately 10,576 people named Melo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10,576. That works out to roughly 1 in 31,340 Americans.
Is Melo a rare name?
Melo is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 31,340 Americans has this name.
What does the name Melo mean?
Melo means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Melo more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Melo are male and 0% are female.
When was Melo most popular?
Melo peaked in 2024 with 65 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.