Baby Name Popularity Profile

Melany

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Melany.

✦ Dark, black 🌍 Greek traditional
National Rank (2025) #399
All-Time Peak Rank #399 Achieved 2025
Total U.S. Births 17,379 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1942 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2010s 779 births in 2025
💡 The Melany Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Dark, black
Language Origin Greek
Origin Type single
Derived from the Greek word 'melas' meaning 'dark, black'.
Common Nicknames
Mel Lanie
Alternative Spellings
Melanie
Pronunciation: MEL-uh-nee
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

📖 The Story Behind Melany

According to SSA data, Melany achieved its highest historical rank of #399 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 779 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 18.0%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 77 consecutive years.

📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Melany across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +18.0% Growth
18801920196020002025

📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 779 births in 2025
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 13 yrs
Registry Streak 77 yrs
Historical Volatility Moderately Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 23
1950s: 255
1960s: 442
1970s: 503
1980s: 508
1990s: 838
2000s: 5,270
2010s: 6,263
2020s: 3,277

📐 Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Mel-a-ny
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.

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📍 Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Nevada
Top States Nevada, Texas, Arizona, California, Florida
States with Data 39
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Nevada #574 210 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #228 2,913 2014 +97.4% Growth
Arizona #442 466 2007 Insufficient historical volume
California #306 3,518 2009 +35.9% Growth
Florida #340 1,155 2007 +38.5% Growth
New Jersey #358 634 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #383 249 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #180 276 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #314 447 2025 Insufficient historical volume
New York #418 1,159 2006 +61.5% Growth
Virginia #370 335 2024 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #277 405 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #608 206 2014 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #538 615 2010 Insufficient historical volume
Utah Unranked 85 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 92 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #471 134 2011 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico #361 52 2012 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #358 198 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #436 205 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #655 69 2015 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #433 86 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut #374 64 2012 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia Unranked 22 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #637 113 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #533 86 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #378 32 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #882 83 2009 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #693 72 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #1350 129 2011 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #315 43 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #799 169 2008 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #830 52 2007 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #585 124 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana #660 46 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Delaware #208 5 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas Unranked 23 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #709 31 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi #376 13 2025 Insufficient historical volume

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