How Many People Are Named Melanee?
Complete statistics for the name Melanee: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Melanee is a rare, feminine name with origins that aren't tied to a specific language, making it unique. Only 1,153 people in the U.S. carry this name, which means 1 in 286,168 Americans have it. Its peak popularity was in 1963 when 28 babies were named Melanee.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 40All 1,222 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: 1963Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Melanee Through the Generations
Melanee has seen its share of ups and downs over the decades. With only 28 births in 1963, it peaked but has since declined. Today, there are 1,153 people named Melanee in the U.S., with 446 under 30, 502 aged 30-60, and 274 over 60. The name's age distribution shows a fair spread, with 36% under 30, 42% aged 30-60, and 22% over 60, indicating a mix of younger and older generations carrying on the name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Melanee's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Melanee
How Many People Have the Name Melanee?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,153 people in the United States currently share the name Melanee. That works out to roughly 1 in every 286,168 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Melanee a Common or Rare Name?
Melanee 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.
What Does the Name Melanee Mean?
Melanee means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Melanee in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Melanee Most Popular?
The name Melanee reached peak popularity in 1963, with 28 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 Melanee?
Approximately 1,153 people named Melanee live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,222. That works out to roughly 1 in 286,168 Americans.
Is Melanee a rare name?
Melanee is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 286,168 Americans has this name.
What does the name Melanee mean?
Melanee means "modern coinage, evokes elegance" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Melanee more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Melanee are male and 100% are female.
When was Melanee most popular?
Melanee peaked in 1963 with 28 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.