Is Melanie a popular name?

Melanie reached a best rank of #77 in 2012 and has charted in 10 years.

Where does Melanie rank now?

Melanie does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).

It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.

Girls

Best rank #77 (2012) · ranked in 10 years

With a peak of #77 in 2012, Melanie appeared in the rankings across 2008-2017.

It eased from #85 in 2008 to #90 in 2017.

The latest tally (2025) shows no ranking for Melanie in the top spots.

In 2012, 3,467 babies were given the name Melanie.

Melanie was most popular around 2012, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Names similar to Melanie include Michael, Mason, Mia, which share a starting letter or overlapping popularity. Compare their rank trajectories below.

Is Melanie a popular name?: Melanie reached a best rank of #77 in 2012 and has charted in 10 years.
Where does Melanie rank now?: Melanie does not appear in the top ranks in the most recent data (2025).
Is Melanie a boy or girl name?: It is recorded primarily as a girls' name.
When was Melanie most popular?: Melanie peaked around 2012.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)