Menelek
boy nameMenelek entered the US charts in 2001, peaked at #9243 in 2001, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 2001–2025
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rank today
#9243
peak (2001)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 2000s | #9243 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Menelek are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Menelek alive today was born around 2001, making them about 24 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Menelek in 2025?
- Menelek is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Menelek most popular?
- Menelek peaked in 2001, reaching #9243 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Menelek with classmates?
- Menelek will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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