Melvina Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmel-VEE-nah / mɛlˈviː.nəEnglish; Scottish
Meaning
English: 'dark' or 'black'; Scottish: 'smooth' or 'calm'
Historical & Cultural Background
Melvina is a name that has roots in both English and Scottish cultures. It has been used since the 19th century and is considered somewhat archaic today. The name has a melodic quality, which has contributed to its appeal in various literary and artistic contexts.
Trend Summary
Melvina has seen a decline in popularity in recent decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Malvina
International Variants
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Melvina was first seen in the United States in 1880. Melvina has ranked as high as #755 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Louisiana, New York, Mississippi, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Melvina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Melvina (1988)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| IL | 8 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 21 |
| 1881 | 25 |
| 1882 | 25 |
| 1883 | 21 |
| 1884 | 31 |
| 1885 | 44 |
| 1886 | 23 |
| 1887 | 38 |
| 1888 | 40 |
| 1889 | 30 |
| 1890 | 37 |
| 1891 | 18 |
| 1892 | 38 |
| 1893 | 35 |
| 1894 | 35 |
| 1895 | 39 |
| 1896 | 40 |
| 1897 | 38 |
| 1898 | 45 |
| 1899 | 28 |
| 1900 | 45 |
| 1901 | 34 |
| 1902 | 52 |
| 1903 | 43 |
| 1904 | 47 |
| 1905 | 46 |
| 1906 | 35 |
| 1907 | 46 |
| 1908 | 40 |
| 1909 | 46 |
| 1910 | 50 |
| 1911 | 59 |
| 1912 | 57 |
| 1913 | 66 |
| 1914 | 97 |
| 1915 | 106 |
| 1916 | 85 |
| 1917 | 112 |
| 1918 | 96 |
| 1919 | 96 |
| 1920 | 136 |
| 1921 | 113 |
| 1922 | 118 |
| 1923 | 121 |
| 1924 | 116 |
| 1925 | 88 |
| 1926 | 105 |
| 1927 | 92 |
| 1928 | 90 |
| 1929 | 79 |
| 1930 | 76 |
| 1931 | 72 |
| 1932 | 81 |
| 1933 | 66 |
| 1934 | 63 |
| 1935 | 68 |
| 1936 | 71 |
| 1937 | 62 |
| 1938 | 62 |
| 1939 | 64 |
| 1940 | 84 |
| 1941 | 76 |
| 1942 | 64 |
| 1943 | 75 |
| 1944 | 69 |
| 1945 | 71 |
| 1946 | 65 |
| 1947 | 85 |
| 1948 | 69 |
| 1949 | 79 |
| 1950 | 82 |
| 1951 | 71 |
| 1952 | 78 |
| 1953 | 70 |
| 1954 | 60 |
| 1955 | 91 |
| 1956 | 79 |
| 1957 | 64 |
| 1958 | 70 |
| 1959 | 66 |
| 1960 | 60 |
| 1961 | 71 |
| 1962 | 51 |
| 1963 | 73 |
| 1964 | 60 |
| 1965 | 51 |
| 1966 | 50 |
| 1967 | 49 |
| 1968 | 53 |
| 1969 | 64 |
| 1970 | 49 |
| 1971 | 55 |
| 1972 | 34 |
| 1973 | 43 |
| 1974 | 39 |
| 1975 | 55 |
| 1976 | 45 |
| 1977 | 44 |
| 1978 | 28 |
| 1979 | 35 |
| 1980 | 40 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 33 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 29 |
| 1985 | 24 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 25 |
| 1989 | 17 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 23 |
| 1992 | 12 |
| 1993 | 17 |
| 1994 | 13 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 12 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 |