Melbern is an uncommon, yet distinctive given name of American origin. It is composed of two elements: 'Mel', which is often associated with the English word for honey, and 'bern', possibly derived from the Germanic word 'bern' meaning 'bear'. Thus, Melbern could be interpreted as 'honey bear'. The name has been occasionally used in the United States but it is not widespread, making it unique and memorable. It is often spelled with one 'n' at the end, although variations such as Melburn or Melbarn can also be found.
The name Melbern saw a peak in popularity during the early 20th century with a total of 33 births recorded between 1916 and 1928. The years with the highest number of births were 1918 and 1922, with seven and six births respectively. Interestingly, the name seems to have been more popular among females, as indicated by the use of 'Melbern' rather than its potential masculine counterpart. Despite some fluctuation in popularity, the name maintained a consistent presence throughout this period, with five births occurring in both 1916, 1919, 1925, and 1928.