Melbourne
Melbourne is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Mill stream.
Origin and history
Melbourne is a masculine given name derived from an English place name meaning 'mill stream'. It achieved historical visibility through Lord Melbourne, the 19th-century British Prime Minister, after whom the Australian city was named. In the United States, it served as a traditional given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries but is now rarely given.
Popularity in the United States
1,012 babies in the United States have been named Melbourne since 1880. It ranks #3671 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MI (53.3 %)
- MO (15 %)
- IL (14.2 %)
- IA (9.2 %)
- CA (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 21 |
| 1910-1920 | 228 |
| 1920-1930 | 328 |
| 1930-1940 | 178 |
| 1940-1950 | 141 |
| 1950-1960 | 77 |
| 1960-1970 | 17 |
| 1970-1980 | 10 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Melbourne
- Melbourne Brindle: Illustrator, Painter
Nicknames
Mel
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Old English words 'myln' (mill) and 'burna' (stream).
- The Australian metropolis of Melbourne was named in 1837 after the British Prime Minister, William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne.