Melonie
Every Melonie since 1944 — 5,462 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melonie
Melonie is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #10,628 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1944, 5,462 American babies have been named Melonie. Its peak came in 1973, when 176 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Melonie stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melonie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | #10,628 |
| 2024 | 13 | #8,278 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7,915 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,523 |
| 2021 | 26 | #5,046 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,618 |
| 2019 | 25 | #5,259 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10,314 |
| 2017 | 24 | #5,475 |
| 2016 | 30 | #4,701 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4,680 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,413 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,978 |
| 2012 | 43 | #3,689 |
| 2011 | 30 | #4,776 |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,396 |
| 2009 | 37 | #4,161 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,759 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,107 |
| 2006 | 52 | #3,209 |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,446 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,878 |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,787 |
| 2002 | 42 | #3,317 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,758 |
| 2000 | 33 | #3,854 |
| 1995 | 45 | #2,713 |
| 1990 | 64 | #2,076 |
| 1985 | 88 | #1,435 |
| 1980 | 138 | #1,040 |
| 1975 | 138 | #930 |
| 1970 | 144 | #911 |
| 1965 | 99 | #1,058 |
| 1960 | 113 | #1,012 |
| 1955 | 95 | #1,033 |
| 1950 | 20 | #2,228 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Melonie
- Melonie Diaz Actor · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Melonie in 2025?
Melonie ranked #10,628 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Melonie?
5,462 babies have been named Melonie in the United States since 1944, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melonie most popular?
Melonie peaked in 1973, when 176 newborns received the name.
Is Melonie a boy or girl name?
Melonie is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melonie rising or falling?
Melonie is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Melonie?
Well-known people named Melonie include Melonie Diaz (actor).