At a glance
- In short
- Meldon is an Old English name meaning "meeting hill". With a strong, timeless feel, it's an excellent choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their baby boy.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1977 (#5,845)
- Babies in 1977
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #2,044 in 1954
- First recorded
- 1913
Meaning of Meldon
Originating from Old English, the name Meldon is derived from the words "mael" meaning "meeting" or "gathering" and "dun" meaning "hill". This unique name has a strong masculine feel and is associated with qualities such as leadership, intelligence, and determination. In terms of popularity, Meldon had its peak in the mid-20th century in the United States. It has since become less common but still maintains a sense of timelessness and rarity. Pronounced as MEL-dən (/ˈmɛldən/) in English, it can also be seen as a variation of the more popular name Melvin. Overall, Meldon is an excellent choice for parents who seek a distinctive and meaningful name for their baby boy.
How to pronounce Meldon
English
- Pronounced MEL-dən /ˈmɛldən/
Popularity of Meldon in the U.S.
Meldon was last recorded in the U.S. in 1977, ranked #5,845 with 5 babies. It peaked at #2,044 in 1954. It first appears in the records in 1913.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1913–1977 34 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 5 | 5,845 | back (not recorded in 1976) |
| 1975 | 7 | 4,309 | back (not recorded in 1974) |
| 1973 | 7 | 4,054 | back (not recorded in 1972) |
| 1971 | 8 | 3,658 | back (not recorded in 1970) |
| 1969 | 7 | 3,595 | back (not recorded in 1968) |
| 1967 | 5 | 3,966 | back (not recorded in 1961–1966) |
| 1960 | 5 | 4,038 | back (not recorded in 1958–1959) |
| 1957 | 8 | 3,024 | ▼ 55 |
| 1956 | 8 | 2,969 | ▲ 232 |
| 1955 | 7 | 3,201 | ▼ 1,157 |
| 1954 | 15 | 2,044 | ▲ 1,099 |
| 1953 | 7 | 3,143 | ▼ 268 |
| 1952 | 8 | 2,875 | ▼ 380 |
| 1951 | 10 | 2,495 | ▲ 1,186 |
| 1950 | 5 | 3,681 | back (not recorded in 1949) |
| 1948 | 5 | 3,668 | ▼ 572 |
| 1947 | 7 | 3,096 | ▼ 562 |
| 1946 | 9 | 2,534 | ▲ 209 |
| 1945 | 7 | 2,743 | back (not recorded in 1944) |
| 1943 | 5 | 3,538 | ▼ 326 |
| 1942 | 6 | 3,212 | back (not recorded in 1940–1941) |
| 1939 | 8 | 2,609 | ▲ 925 |
| 1938 | 5 | 3,534 | ▼ 629 |
| 1937 | 7 | 2,905 | ▼ 51 |
| 1936 | 7 | 2,854 | back (not recorded in 1934–1935) |
| 1933 | 6 | 3,268 | ▲ 93 |
| 1932 | 6 | 3,361 | back (not recorded in 1931) |
| 1930 | 9 | 2,781 | ▲ 466 |
| 1929 | 7 | 3,247 | back (not recorded in 1928) |
| 1927 | 8 | 3,151 | back (not recorded in 1925–1926) |
| 1924 | 9 | 3,023 | back (not recorded in 1923) |
| 1922 | 5 | 4,307 | ▼ 790 |
| 1921 | 7 | 3,517 | back (not recorded in 1914–1920) |
| 1913 | 5 | 2,821 | new |
Notable people named Meldon
- Meldon D'Silva is an Indian professional football defender.