Melanie Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Melanie means 'black, dark' in Greek and has a long history and popularity.
Meaning of the Name Melanie
Melanie is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek name Melaina, meaning 'black, dark'. The name has a rich history and has been used in various cultures and languages. In Greek mythology, Melaina was the name of a nymph who was transformed into a black mare. The name Melanie gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 18th century and has remained a popular choice for girls ever since.
Popularity of the Name Melanie
The popularity for the name Melanie peaked in popularity in the year 1972 with 6,295 births, which ranked number 91 out of 14,015 unique names for that year. Melanie had the most female births in 1972 with 6,295, which ranked number 42 out of 9,663 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1972 with 24, which ranked number 1,819 out of 5,753 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Melanie has declined sharply over the last ten years from 3,467 births to 2,160 births, a decline of -37.70%. Among females, Melanie has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 3,467 births to 2,160 births, a decline of -37.70%.
Nationwide Popularity of Melanie
- 20 Year Trend of Melanie: -38.13%
- 10 Year Trend of Melanie: -37.70%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Melanie: -37.70%
Popularity of Melanie by State
Among females, Melanie was most popular in Western states with 567 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 423 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Melanie. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 255 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 204 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 77 | 66 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 423 | 70 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 137 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 182 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 124 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 125 | 133 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 75 | 128 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 167 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 310 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 92 | 102 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 164 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 160 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 267 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 161 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 176 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 117 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 234 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 28 | 200 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 350 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 264 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 66 | 153 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 200 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 60 | 126 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 155 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 77 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 108 | 146 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 291 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 214 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 201 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 50 | 221 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 176 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 177 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 362 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 364 | 64 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 189 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 58 | 126 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 183 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 217 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Melanie
- Total Births of Melanie: 2060 (-4.62%)
- Female Births of Melanie: 2060 (-4.62%)
Given the downward trend of Melanie over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -4.62% decrease in total births, for a total of 2,060 births in 2024. For Females, births for Melanie have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 2,060 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.62%.