How Many People Are Named Meleny?
Complete statistics for the name Meleny: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Meleny is a very rare female name, with only 519 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 636,059 Americans. The majority of those named Meleny are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 11 symbolizes intuition, spiritual insight, and a deep connection to the soul's purpose.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 21All 524 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: 2006Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Meleny Through the Generations
Meleny saw its peak popularity in 2006 with 42 births, but since then, the name has been on a steady decline. Today, most people named Meleny are young adults, with 486 under the age of 30, 38 between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution underscores the name's association with younger generations and its relatively recent introduction into the naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Meleny's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Meleny
How Many People Have the Name Meleny?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 519 people in the United States currently share the name Meleny. That works out to roughly 1 in every 636,059 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Meleny a Common or Rare Name?
Meleny 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 Meleny Mean?
Meleny means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Meleny in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Meleny Most Popular?
The name Meleny reached peak popularity in 2006, with 42 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 Meleny?
Approximately 519 people named Meleny live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 524. That works out to roughly 1 in 636,059 Americans.
Is Meleny a rare name?
Meleny is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 636,059 Americans has this name.
What does the name Meleny mean?
Meleny means "modern coinage, evokes uniqueness" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Meleny more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Meleny are male and 100% are female.
When was Meleny most popular?
Meleny peaked in 2006 with 42 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.