How Many People Are Named Melanie?

Curious about how common the name Melanie is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 261,158
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 1,264 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 261,158 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Melanie.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 1,264 people has this name.

This classification places Melanie in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Melanie

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 1,264 people

Total Count

261,158

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 614
Female: 260,544

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 40

  • Young (<30) 87,316
  • Adult (30–60) 125,145
  • Old (>60) 48,697

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 28.6%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 395
  • Alabama 4,271
  • Arkansas 2,296
  • Arizona 4,249
  • California 36,501
  • Colorado 3,286
  • Connecticut 2,993
  • DC 1,179
  • Delaware 601
  • Florida 12,426
  • Georgia 7,830
  • Hawaii 1,139
  • Iowa 2,499
  • Idaho 1,223
  • Illinois 11,189
  • Indiana 5,315
  • Kansas 2,326
  • Kentucky 3,273
  • Louisiana 5,472
  • Massachusetts 5,509
  • Maryland 4,229
  • Maine 1,017
  • Michigan 7,761
  • Minnesota 3,951
  • Missouri 4,420
  • Mississippi 2,618
  • Montana 597
  • North Carolina 6,480
  • North Dakota 630
  • Nebraska 1,490
  • New Hampshire 798
  • New Jersey 7,743
  • New Mexico 1,922
  • Nevada 1,647
  • New York 18,224
  • Ohio 10,382
  • Oklahoma 2,670
  • Oregon 2,226
  • Pennsylvania 11,224
  • Rhode Island 1,064
  • South Carolina 2,987
  • South Dakota 677
  • Tennessee 5,192
  • Texas 25,623
  • Utah 3,723
  • Virginia 5,498
  • Vermont 304
  • Washington 3,989
  • Wisconsin 3,696
  • West Virginia 1,611
  • Wyoming 334
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Melanie?

Approximately 261,158 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Melanie, based on statistical analysis.

Is Melanie a rare name?

Melanie is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.