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Melanie

Melanie is a girl name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Melanie?

Recorded births named Melanie by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	263,254 births
England & Wales since 1996	2,444 births
Ireland since 1964	1,235 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Melanie's popularity over time

Babies named Melanie per year — United States (1886–2025). United States peaked in 1972 (6,320/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (166/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1975 (52/yr).

When was Melanie popular?

Melanie reached its peak in 1972, when it was the #93 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1970s name.

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