How Many People Are Named Melania?
Complete statistics for the name Melania: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Melania means 'dark' and is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 103,230 Americans bearing it. That's just 3,197 people in the US today. It peaked in popularity in 2017 with 283 births, showing its recent rise.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 20All 3,372 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: 2017Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Melania Through the Generations
Melania, a name that's seen a surge in popularity in recent years, has a unique journey through the generations. With only 3,197 living bearers in the US, it's a name that's truly rare, ranking at number 8,632 globally. The majority of people named Melania are under 30, with 2,749 under-30s compared to 405 aged 30-60 and 218 over 60, indicating its status as a genuinely modern name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Melania's Slavic roots
📄 About the Name Melania
How Many People Have the Name Melania?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,197 people in the United States currently share the name Melania. That works out to roughly 1 in every 103,230 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Melania a Common or Rare Name?
Melania 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 Melania Mean?
Melania means "dark" and comes from Slavic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Melania in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Melania Most Popular?
The name Melania reached peak popularity in 2017, with 283 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Melania?
Approximately 3,197 people named Melania live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,372. That works out to roughly 1 in 103,230 Americans.
Is Melania a rare name?
Melania is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 103,230 Americans has this name.
What does the name Melania mean?
Melania means "dark" and comes from Slavic origins.
Is Melania more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Melania are male and 100% are female.
When was Melania most popular?
Melania peaked in 2017 with 283 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.