Holding steady.
Popularity of Meldon since 1913
Babies named Meldon per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1954, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Meldon's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 36 |
| 1930s | 48 |
| 1940s | 39 |
| 1950s | 68 |
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 27 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Meldon is a rare American boy's name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1913. That year marked its peak usage, but it never cracked the top 1000 and has since fallen into obscurity. The name's trajectory has been stable at zero appearances in recent years, suggesting it never gained sustained traction. Meldon's similarity to more familiar names like Melvin and Milton may have contributed to its lack of distinct identity.
Meldon appears to be a variant of the Old English place name Melton, from 'mylen' (mill) or 'middel' (middle) plus 'tūn' (enclosure, settlement). The name is first recorded in the United States in the early 20th century, but it never achieved widespread popularity. It may also be a transferred use of the surname Meldon, which has Irish origins as a derivative of Ó Maoildúin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel
Sibling names for Meldon
Names that share Meldon's style, for a brother or sister.
