Menelik
Every Menelik since 1980 — 401 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Menelik
Menelik is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,047 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1980, 401 American babies have been named Menelik. Its peak came in 2020, when 25 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Menelik stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Menelik year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #6,047 |
| 2024 | 12 | #7,114 |
| 2023 | 15 | #6,121 |
| 2022 | 13 | #6,710 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,226 |
| 2020 | 25 | #4,102 |
| 2019 | 8 | #9,445 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6,577 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,228 |
| 2016 | 12 | #6,999 |
| 2015 | 9 | #8,483 |
| 2014 | 8 | #9,342 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6,892 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,637 |
| 2011 | 14 | #6,145 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11,711 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13,810 |
| 2008 | 10 | #8,088 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7,984 |
| 2006 | 8 | #9,285 |
| 2005 | 7 | #9,797 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10,878 |
| 2003 | 8 | #8,358 |
| 2002 | 8 | #8,191 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5,058 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,670 |
| 1995 | 6 | #8,514 |
| 1990 | 5 | #9,039 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #4,800 |
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Famous people named Menelik
- Menelik II Politician · 1844–1913
- Menelik I Politician · -1000–-1000
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Menelik in 2025?
Menelik ranked #6,047 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Menelik?
401 babies have been named Menelik in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Menelik most popular?
Menelik peaked in 2020, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Menelik a boy or girl name?
Menelik is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Menelik rising or falling?
Menelik is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Menelik?
Well-known people named Menelik include Menelik II (politician), Menelik I (politician).