Melbourne
Pronunciation: [ m-EHLB-ern ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melbourne first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 111 babies have been named Melbourne in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melbourne is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #14,042 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #14,042
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Melbourne
Melbourne is a boy name .
Melbourne is currently ranked #14,042 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melbourne include Mel, Melb, Melby, Melbie, Melbo, Melboy, Melboie, Rne, Rney, Urne, Mey, and Meie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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