How Many People Are Named Melanie?
261,158
people in the United States are named Melanie
1 in 1,282 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#307
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0780%
Of US population
Peak Year
1972
6,319 births
Trend
↓
Declining
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Czech
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Czech form of MELANIE.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 38.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1886 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
California
36,501
Texas
25,623
New York
18,224
Florida
12,426
Pennsylvania
11,224
Illinois
11,189
Ohio
10,382
Georgia
7,830
Michigan
7,761
New Jersey
7,743
💡 Fun Facts About "Melanie"
- 2,244 babies were named Melanie in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1972
- Currently declining in popularity
- First recorded in 1886
- Most popular in California
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