Melanie
boy nameMelanie entered the US charts in 1956, peaked at #1819 in 1972, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1956–2025
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rank today
#1819
peak (1972)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1950s | #3384 |
| 1960s | #3124 |
| 1970s | #2423 |
| 1980s | #3345 |
| 1990s | #5707 |
| 2000s | #7138 |
| 2010s | #11392 |
Living bearers
About 600 people named Melanie are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melanie alive today was born around 1982, making them about 43 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melanie in 2025?
- Melanie is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Melanie most popular?
- Melanie peaked in 1972, reaching #1819 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Melanie with classmates?
- Melanie will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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