Melanie
Melanie is derived from the Greek word 'melas' meaning 'black' or 'dark,' originally referring to dark hair or complexion. The name was borne by two Roman saints and became popular in medieval times, maintaining its classic appeal through centuries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,023. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 3,289
- 2012: 3,467
- 2013: 3,474
- 2014: 3,701
- 2015: 3,497
- 2016: 3,490
- 2017: 3,240
- 2018: 2,850
- 2019: 2,592
- 2020: 2,528
- 2021: 2,188
- 2022: 2,173
- 2023: 2,121
- 2024: 2,253
- 2025: 2,074
- 2026 (projected): 2,023
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Well-recognized name with minimal pronunciation confusion
- •Has a gentle, feminine sound while maintaining sophistication
- •Works well across different age groups from childhood to adulthood
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Famous People
Melanie Griffith
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Melanie C (Chisholm)
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Melanie Martinez
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Melanie Lynskey
Actress
Statistics
262,640
Total births since 1880
1972
Peak year
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