Mele
Every Mele since 1955 — 927 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Mele
Mele is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,179 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1955, 927 American babies have been named Mele. Its peak came in 1991, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Mele stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Mele year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,179 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,359 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,805 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,145 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,882 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,449 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,114 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,306 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,619 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,337 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,249 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,140 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,631 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,040 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,919 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,409 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,240 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,986 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,478 |
| 2006 | 13 | #9,098 |
| 2005 | 23 | #5,550 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,135 |
| 2003 | 18 | #6,490 |
| 2002 | 19 | #6,050 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,309 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,699 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,363 |
| 1990 | 27 | #3,870 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,691 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,894 |
| 1975 | 11 | #5,382 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #7,178 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,419 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Mele in 2025?
Mele ranked #8,179 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Mele?
927 babies have been named Mele in the United States since 1955, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Mele most popular?
Mele peaked in 1991, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Mele a boy or girl name?
Mele is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Mele rising or falling?
Mele is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.