Melaine
girl nameMelaine entered the US charts in 1925, peaked at #1364 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1925–2025
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rank today
#1364
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4849 |
| 1940s | #3920 |
| 1950s | #2746 |
| 1960s | #2083 |
| 1970s | #1586 |
| 1980s | #1868 |
| 1990s | #4015 |
| 2000s | #7873 |
| 2010s | #9801 |
| 2020s | #13666 |
Living bearers
About 2,300 people named Melaine are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melaine alive today was born around 1980, making them about 45 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melaine in 2025?
- Melaine is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melaine most popular?
- Melaine peaked in 1972, reaching #1364 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melaine with classmates?
- Melaine will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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