Melton
Melton is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Middle town or mill town.
Origin and history
Melton is a masculine given name derived from an English surname and place name. It originates from Old English words meaning town with a middle location or town by a mill. Historically used in the United States, it has become rare in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
4,235 babies in the United States have been named Melton since 1880. It ranks #1923 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (35.6 %)
- GA (10.8 %)
- NC (9.5 %)
- LA (9.3 %)
- SC (8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 49 |
| 1890-1900 | 53 |
| 1900-1910 | 88 |
| 1910-1920 | 416 |
| 1920-1930 | 686 |
| 1930-1940 | 680 |
| 1940-1950 | 710 |
| 1950-1960 | 594 |
| 1960-1970 | 415 |
| 1970-1980 | 252 |
| 1980-1990 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 81 |
| 2000-2010 | 49 |
| 2010-2019 | 20 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Melton
- Melton Vance: Politician
Fun facts
- Melton comes from various places in England named for their central geographic position or presence of a mill.
- Like many English given names, Melton originated as a family surname before being adopted as a given name.