Melvine
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About Melvine
Melvine is a feminine variation of Melvin, which derives from Germanic elements meaning "council friend" or "dear friend." This feminized version adds the soft ending "-e" to the masculine original, creating a distinctive yet recognizable name. While uncommon in contemporary usage, Melvine had modest popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name offers a vintage quality with the same friendly, loyal connotations as Melvin. Melvine provides an interesting alternative to more common feminine names ending in "-ine" like Christine or Josephine. Its rarity today makes it an unusual choice that carries both traditional roots and a touch of uniqueness for parents seeking a name with classic elements but limited contemporary usage.
Melvine is also given to boys.
Pronounced MEL-veen.
As of October 2026, Melvine ranked #3528 in US births in 1962 SSA, peaked at #3016 in 1932.
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Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |