Melanie: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A dark beauty with warmth and depth.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #105
- Peak
- #42 in 1972
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Melanie Means
Melanie is a girl name of English origin. A dark beauty with warmth and depth.
How Popular Melanie Is
Melanie currently ranks #105 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #42 in 1972. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Melanie
- Melanie reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #42 in 1972.
- Melanie has been a top 100 name across 171+ years of American history.
- Melanie is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Melanie
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Sibling Names for Melanie
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Questions About Melanie
What does Melanie mean?
Melanie is a girl name of English origin. A dark beauty with warmth and depth.
How popular is Melanie?
Melanie currently ranks #105 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #42 in 1972. It has held steady.
Where does Melanie come from?
Melanie comes from English roots. Melanie reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #42 in 1972.
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