Melanie

Rank 130th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Melanie was 130th most popular baby name for girls and 314th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,160 babies were named Melanie in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,558 babies in the United States were named Melanie. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Melanie is around 39 to 43 years old.

The name "Melanie" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Melanie include Mel and Melly.

Melanie Meaning & Origin

The name Melanie, of Greek origin, means "dark" or "black," often evoking a sense of mystery and depth, as well as feminine strength and beauty.

The name Melanie is described as harmonious, intriguing and nostalgic.

Pronunciation

Melanie is pronounced meh-luh-nee in English. The name Melanie has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Melanie

Melanie is the name of a hit song by American singer Toots and the Maytals.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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