Melvina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Melvina is a name of Latin origin, derived from 'Melvinus', meaning 'gentle friend'. It has evolved through historical forms such as Melvinus and Melvina. The name is associated with traits of kindness and friendship. It has no biblical relevance and saw a rise in popularity during the late 19th century. Variants include Melvin and Vina, and it is perceived as a vintage name today.
The name Melvina is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Melvina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Melvina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 666th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 859th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1231st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1935th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4447th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 11992nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18713th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Melvina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Melvina"
Pronunciation
/mɛlˈvaɪ.nə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Melvina is derived from the Latin name 'Melvinus', which is believed to be a diminutive form of 'Melvin', meaning 'gentle friend' or 'friend of the council'.
Meaning
gentle friend
Language Evolution
Melvinus, Melvina
Historical Usage
Melvina gained popularity in the late 19th to early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine variant of Melvin.
Variants & Derivatives
Melvin, Mel, Vina
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Melvina is considered a vintage name that carries a sense of nostalgia and charm, though it is relatively uncommon in modern times.
Famous People
Melvina Jones, an American singer, Melvina P. Johnson, an American author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Melvina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Melvina"
"Melvina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 666th of 9107 | 2,102 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 859th of 9204 | 1,293 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1231st of 12526 | 1,344 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1935th of 19264 | 734 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4447th of 27321 | 327 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 11992nd of 35406 | 118 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18713th of 30306 | 31 |
Regional Popularity of "Melvina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Melvina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
49.86% 706th/1416 |
53.30% 735th/1379 |
28.78% 681st/2366 |
79.42% 907th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
69.40% 1073rd/1546 |
64.07% 997th/1556 |
38.46% 905th/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
62.86% 1400th/2227 |
47.61% 1157th/2430 |
41.29% 1178th/2853 |
74.20% 2059th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
62.14% 1825th/2937 |
54.32% 1892nd/3483 |
64.70% 2276th/3518 |
63.13% 2553rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
92.86% 3422nd/3685 |
90.41% 4046th/4475 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Melvina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Melvina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.