NAME PROFILE
Mel
Mel is a name of English and French origin, often derived from names such as Melanie or Melvin. It conveys a sense of warmth, friendliness, and approachability, often associated with creative and humorous individuals.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,201 |
| Gender | Male (29% / 71%) |
| Peak year | 1958 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1926 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 35%NY — 24%IL — 20%OH — 11%TX — 11%
Notable People
Mel Gibson (Actor, Director, *Braveheart*) · Mel Brooks (Comedian, Filmmaker, *The Producers*) · Melanie Griffith (Actress, *Working Girl*) · Melania Trump (Former First Lady of the United States) · Mel B (Singer, *Spice Girls*)
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