How Many People Are Named Melaine?
Complete statistics for the name Melaine: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
A very rare name, Melaine has only been given to 2,398 babies in the US ever. Just 1 in 146,793 Americans carries this name. It peaked in 1980 with 83 births that year.
📖 Meaning & Origin
The life path number 5 traditionally represents freedom, adaptability, and change. It suggests someone who thrives on variety and enjoys exploring new opportunities.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 46All 2,398 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1980Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Melaine Through the Generations
Melaine is a name that straddles the line between classic and modern, with its roots possibly in French or Hebrew. It's quite rare, with only 2,248 people alive today bearing this name. The gap between the all-time births (2,398) and the current living count (2,248) is notable, showing a decline over time. The age distribution tells a story of longevity, with 17% over 60 and 69% aged 30-60, suggesting a generation that has lived through many changes. The peak year of 1980, when 83 babies were named Melaine, indicates a brief but significant surge in popularity, followed by a steady decline since then.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Melaine's French or Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Melaine
How Many People Have the Name Melaine?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,248 people in the United States currently share the name Melaine. That works out to roughly 1 in every 146,793 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Melaine a Common or Rare Name?
Melaine is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Melaine in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Melaine Most Popular?
The name Melaine reached peak popularity in 1980, with 83 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Melaine?
Approximately 2,248 people named Melaine live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,398. That works out to roughly 1 in 146,793 Americans.
Is Melaine a rare name?
Melaine is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 146,793 Americans has this name.
What does the name Melaine mean?
The meaning and origin of Melaine are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Melaine more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Melaine are male and 100% are female.
When was Melaine most popular?
Melaine peaked in 1980 with 83 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.