Melina
girl name#660 in 2025Melina entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #456 in 2009, ranks #660 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1883–2025
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #1013 |
| 1890s | #1412 |
| 1900s | #1668 |
| 1910s | #2697 |
| 1920s | #4378 |
| 1930s | #4202 |
| 1940s | #3751 |
| 1950s | #3446 |
| 1960s | #1553 |
| 1970s | #1139 |
| 1980s | #972 |
| 1990s | #710 |
| 2000s | #539 |
| 2010s | #598 |
| 2020s | #645 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Melina has been most popular in California, Texas, New York.
Fashion outlook
Melina sits in the calm middle of the cycle — neither chasing a wave nor sliding off one. Middle-of-the-cycle names age slowly and predictably.
Melina today is about where Alfreda stood in 1941 — 16 years past a #456-sized peak. By 1956, Alfreda had settled around #584.
A playful estimate from 145 years of naming cycles — not a prophecy. Great names outlive statistics.
Living bearers
About 19,500 people named Melina are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Melina alive today was born around 2006, making them about 19 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Melina in 2025?
- Melina ranks #660 among US girl names in 2025, with 434 babies given the name.
- When was the name Melina most popular?
- Melina peaked in 2009, reaching #456 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Melina with classmates?
- Melina will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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