Melton Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Melton means 'sandbank farm' in Old English.
Meaning of the Name Melton
Melton is an English surname that originated from a place name in Leicestershire, England. It is derived from the Old English words 'mell', meaning 'sandbank', and 'tun', meaning 'farm' or 'settlement'. The name is most commonly found in the United Kingdom and United States.
Popularity of the Name Melton
The popularity for the name Melton peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 80 births, which ranked number 1,559 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Melton had the most male births in 1921 with 80, which ranked number 737 out of 4,985 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Melton
- 20 Year Trend of Melton: -100.00%
Popularity of Melton by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Melton. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Melton in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Melton is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Melton
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