Melaney
girl nameMelaney entered the US charts in 1947, peaked at #2173 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1947–2025
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rank today
#2173
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1940s | #3979 |
| 1950s | #3801 |
| 1960s | #3628 |
| 1970s | #3561 |
| 1980s | #4752 |
| 1990s | #5439 |
| 2000s | #5106 |
| 2010s | #7569 |
| 2020s | #11718 |
Living bearers
About 1,200 people named Melaney are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melaney alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melaney in 2025?
- Melaney is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Melaney most popular?
- Melaney peaked in 1972, reaching #2173 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melaney with classmates?
- Melaney will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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