Mel Name Popularity and Statistics
Mel is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Mel?
Mel is spelled M-E-L. The name has 3 letters.
Mel Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,838
Recorded Births16
Rank#7,194
Recorded Births11
- Girls usage fell 196 places to #6,838 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage rose 1,118 places to #7,194 and recorded 2 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Mel Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2013 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 16 | #6,838 |
| 2025 | Boys | 11 | #7,194 |
| 2024 | Girls | 17 | #6,642 |
| 2024 | Boys | 9 | #8,312 |
| 2023 | Girls | 16 | #6,922 |
| 2023 | Boys | 10 | #7,738 |
| 2022 | Girls | 16 | #6,984 |
| 2022 | Boys | 9 | #8,300 |
| 2021 | Girls | 10 | #9,562 |
| 2021 | Boys | 9 | #8,166 |
| 2020 | Girls | 15 | #7,212 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2019 | Girls | 18 | #6,414 |
| 2019 | Boys | 7 | #9,756 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 10 | #7,617 |
| 2017 | Boys | 6 | #10,775 |
| 2016 | Girls | 11 | #9,411 |
| 2016 | Boys | 12 | #6,726 |
| 2015 | Girls | 8 | #11,835 |
| 2014 | Girls | 5 | #16,513 |
| 2014 | Boys | 6 | #10,717 |
| 2013 | Girls | 7 | #13,150 |
| 2013 | Boys | 7 | #9,655 |
When Was Mel Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1958 · Boys
120 recorded births
National rank #688
1961 · Boys
102 recorded births
National rank #762
1960 · Boys
98 recorded births
National rank #769
1947 · Boys
98 recorded births
National rank #698
Where Mel Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #1,545 | 8 |