Melvin is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #315 in 2002 with 908 recorded births. This places Melvin in the top 3% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2002 with 908 births ranking #315. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 52.1%. In 2002, approximately 1 in every 2,138 boys born was named Melvin. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.