Total births
436
Boys' name · since 1913
Meliton
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 436 babies named Meliton, peaking in 1932. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 436
- total births
- 1913–2012
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
436 boys have been named Meliton since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Meliton recorded 436 times among boys since 1913, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 2012.
- 436 total births
- 1913–2012 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
436 boys have been named Meliton since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 2012.
- 436
- total births
- 1913–2012
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Meliton was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
16 babies were named Meliton in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Meliton's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Meliton's SSA record in two at 1958 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1924, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1932 peak of 16, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Meliton at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Meliton popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–2012
- Peak year (1932)
- 16
- Annual births at peak, across 100 years of records
Meliton by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Meliton's strongest decade.
81 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Meliton births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
41 births
- 1920s
1920s
81 births
- 1930s
1930s
47 births
- 1940s
1940s
54 births
- 1950s 29
1950s
29 births
- 1960s 28
1960s
28 births
- 1970s 26
1970s
26 births
- 1980s 29
1980s
29 births
- 1990s
1990s
68 births
- 2000s 28
2000s
28 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 81 births (19% of all-time use).
Meliton by state
Where Meliton concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 103 | 23.6% |
| #2 | California | | 14 | 3.2% |
| #3 | New Mexico | | 5 | 1.1% |
Texas share of Meliton's total US births 23.6%
Even split
103 of 436 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Meliton? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 436 babies named Meliton. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1932, with 16 births.
When was Meliton most popular? ▼
Meliton was most popular in the 1920s decade with 81 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Meliton most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Meliton are Texas (103 births), California (14 births), New Mexico (5 births).
How long has the name Meliton been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Meliton since 1913 -- 100 years through the most recent 2012 data.
What names are similar to Meliton? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Melvin, Melvyn, Melton, Mel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Meliton's data
- Meliton's decade-level peak was the 1920s (81 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Melitons (103 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Meliton
Nearby Names Like Meliton
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Meliton
Melvin Boy
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Melvyn Boy
4,360 births
Melton Boy
4,235 births
Mel Boy
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Melissa Boy
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Compare Meliton side by side: Meliton vs Melvin Meliton vs Melvyn Meliton vs Melton
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Meliton: Baby Name Since 1913 - 436 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/meliton. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Meliton draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.