Feminine dossier · first seen 1886
Melanie
Stable Decline
Gradual decline from 1972
Peak era
1972
Peak births
6,296
Current vitality
Healthy
Peak generation
Gen X
Quick answers about Melanie
How many people are named Melanie?
An estimated 235,992 living Americans are named Melanie.
How rare is Melanie?
Melanie is moderately uncommon among babies today, with 2,074 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 67.1% from its 1972 peak.
How old is the typical Melanie?
The median age of a living American named Melanie is approximately 39 years, with most bearers falling between 20 and 53 years old.
Is Melanie still popular?
Somewhat. Melanie has been declining since its 1972 peak and registered 2,074 births in 2025.
Where is Melanie most common?
Melanie has its strongest geographic signal in Utah, where it appears 3.0× more often than the national baseline.
1886Peak 19722025
Peak year
1972
Decline from peak
67.1%
2025
2,074
All-time
262,640