Melchizedek
Every Melchizedek since 1973 — 445 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melchizedek
Melchizedek is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,103 in 2025 with 26 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 445 American babies have been named Melchizedek. Its peak came in 2025, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Melchizedek stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melchizedek year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4,103 |
| 2024 | 21 | #4,821 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6,773 |
| 2022 | 15 | #6,050 |
| 2021 | 16 | #5,704 |
| 2020 | 16 | #5,611 |
| 2019 | 24 | #4,295 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,243 |
| 2017 | 9 | #8,603 |
| 2016 | 18 | #5,255 |
| 2015 | 15 | #5,902 |
| 2014 | 17 | #5,403 |
| 2013 | 18 | #5,105 |
| 2012 | 8 | #9,417 |
| 2011 | 13 | #6,466 |
| 2010 | 14 | #6,261 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5,993 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5,968 |
| 2007 | 9 | #8,675 |
| 2006 | 10 | #7,814 |
| 2005 | 12 | #6,490 |
| 2004 | 13 | #6,024 |
| 2003 | 12 | #6,129 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,188 |
| 2001 | 9 | #7,306 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,668 |
| 1995 | 5 | #9,808 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,037 |
| 1985 | 5 | #7,220 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Melchizedek in 2025?
Melchizedek ranked #4,103 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 26 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Melchizedek?
445 babies have been named Melchizedek in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melchizedek most popular?
Melchizedek peaked in 2025, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Melchizedek a boy or girl name?
Melchizedek is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melchizedek rising or falling?
Melchizedek is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.