How Many People Are Named Mele?

Complete statistics for the name Mele: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mele
Rare
Hawaiian

Mele means 'song' in Hawaiian, adding a melodic touch to its rarity. Only 896 people named Mele live in the US today, making up just 1 in 368,210 Americans. The majority, 55%, are under 30, keeping it a fresh, modern choice.

~3,806
Living in US
1 in 87,086
Americans
1991
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Song
🌐
Origin
Hawaiian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Joyful Creative
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 symbolizes leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

18,182
Worldwide Bearers
#40,529
Global Rank
🇹🇴 Tonga
4,076
🇳🇬 Nigeria
3,275
🇨🇲 Cameroon
2,068
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
1,375
🇺🇸 United States
1,214
🇳🇪 Niger
951
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
767
🇧🇯 Benin
649
🇫🇯 Fiji
633
🇨🇩 DR Congo
562

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
896 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
500
Would be under 30 (55%)
397
Would be 30–60 (43%)
17
Would be over 60 (2%)

All 914 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: 1991

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
34
Modern Appeal
86
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mele Through the Generations

Mele has seen steady popularity since its peak in 1991 when 33 babies were given this name. Today, most people named Mele are around 27 years old, with a significant portion still under 30. This distribution suggests that Mele remains a contemporary choice for parents, with nearly half of its bearers being younger than 30.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 291
Utah 94
Hawaii 70

✨ Similar Names to Mele

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mele's Hawaiian roots

📄 About the Name Mele

How Many People Have the Name Mele?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,806 people in the United States currently share the name Mele. That works out to roughly 1 in every 87,086 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Mele a Common or Rare Name?

Mele is classified as 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 Mele Mean?

Mele means "song" and comes from Hawaiian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mele in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mele Most Popular?

The name Mele reached peak popularity in 1991, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Mele?

Approximately 3,806 people named Mele live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,806. That works out to roughly 1 in 87,086 Americans.

Is Mele a rare name?

Mele is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 87,086 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mele mean?

Mele means "song" and comes from Hawaiian origins.

Is Mele more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mele are male and 100% are female.

When was Mele most popular?

Mele peaked in 1991 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,806
All-Time Births3,806
1 in X1 in 87,086
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1991
World Rank#40,529
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.