1,025births recorded
7Countries
1Variants
2021Peak · Catalonia
#112Catalonia 2025
Mel is a girl name family recorded 1,025 times in 7 countries since 1916. It ranks highest today in Catalonia (#112 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Catalonia in 2021, at 107.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Mel
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel | Catalan | 508 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6838 | 2004 | ▲ 118 % |
| Mel | Catalan | 326 | 🇪🇸 Catalonia | #112 | 2021 | ▲ 324 % |
| Mel | Catalan | 135 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2013 | – |
| Mel | Catalan | 20 | 🇧🇪 Belgium | #1289 | 2025 | – |
| Mel | Catalan | 16 | 🇨🇭 Switzerland | – | 2024 | – |
| Mel | Catalan | 12 | 🏴 England & Wales | – | 2022 | – |
Questions about Mel
How popular is the name Mel?
In 2025 it ranked #112 in Catalonia. Official registers record 1,025 births across 7 countries.
When was Mel most popular?
It peaked in Catalonia in 2021, at 107.3 births per 100,000.
Is Mel a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Mel is a girl name.