Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Melany.
National Rank (2025)
#399
All-Time Peak Rank
#399 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
17,379
Unisex Distribution0.0% Boy / 100.0% GirlBalance: Single-Gender Archetype
💡 The Melany Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 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)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Melany scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Fast Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+18.0% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record779Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
77Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
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 SyllablesMel-a-ny
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: 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.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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