Melena
Every Melena since 1957 — 1,254 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melena
Melena is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,577 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1957, 1,254 American babies have been named Melena. Its peak came in 2001, when 52 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Melena stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melena year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,577 |
| 2024 | 14 | #7,837 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,092 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,165 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,322 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,781 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,536 |
| 2018 | 12 | #8,984 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,159 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,264 |
| 2015 | 13 | #8,778 |
| 2014 | 16 | #7,536 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7,632 |
| 2012 | 22 | #6,050 |
| 2011 | 21 | #6,274 |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,971 |
| 2009 | 23 | #6,027 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,838 |
| 2007 | 40 | #3,960 |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,969 |
| 2005 | 36 | #4,008 |
| 2004 | 35 | #4,064 |
| 2003 | 35 | #3,929 |
| 2002 | 48 | #3,048 |
| 2001 | 52 | #2,835 |
| 2000 | 36 | #3,636 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,640 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,029 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,914 |
| 1980 | 19 | #4,088 |
| 1975 | 31 | #2,546 |
| 1970 | 18 | #3,523 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,138 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Melena in 2025?
Melena ranked #11,577 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Melena?
1,254 babies have been named Melena in the United States since 1957, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melena most popular?
Melena peaked in 2001, when 52 newborns received the name.
Is Melena a boy or girl name?
Melena is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melena rising or falling?
Melena is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.