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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Melanie — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Melania|Melanii
GreekGirl→ Stable

Melanie

muh-LAY-nee · 3 syllables

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Girl
#122
→ Stable
#122
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 51
Peak rank
#105 in 2020
5yr change
+8 ranks
Birth frequency
6.2 per 10,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #122 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Melanie

Popularity score: 51  ·  SSA Rank: #122

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+8 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Greek RootClassicFeminine3-syllableRomanticTimelessSoft-soundingModerately PopularPre-peak
Character
dark beauty
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Melanies

resilientsophisticatedintelligentversatilecompelling
STRONG
High confidence

Melanie is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #122 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +8 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#122 · niche
Melanie at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek 'melas' meaning 'dark' or 'black'. In early Christian tradition, Saint Melania was known for her dark complexion.
Language root:Ancient Greek
Peak rank:#105 in 2020
5yr change:+8 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Melanie Griffith
Actress
Melanie Lynskey
Actress
Similar Sound
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Similar Style
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Works Well With
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Melanie illustration
Name Intelligence
Melanie · Overview
Summary

Melanie is a Greek girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #122 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Romantic character
Melanie carries a soft, warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
melanie.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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