Menelik
boy name#5861 in 2025Menelik entered the US charts in 1980, peaked at #4020 in 2020, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1980–2025
#5861
rank today
#4020
peak (2020)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1980s | #5789 |
| 1990s | #6621 |
| 2000s | #8225 |
| 2010s | #7631 |
| 2020s | #5859 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Menelik has been most popular in NY.
Living bearers
About 400 people named Menelik are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Menelik alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Menelik in 2025?
- Menelik ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Menelik most popular?
- Menelik peaked in 2020, reaching #4020 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Menelik with classmates?
- Menelik will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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