Melaine
Every Melaine since 1925 — 2,396 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melaine
Melaine is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1925, 2,396 American babies have been named Melaine. Its peak came in 1981, when 83 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Melaine stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melaine year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 7 | #13,124 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,700 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,232 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,150 |
| 2017 | 8 | #12,382 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,478 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,320 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,626 |
| 2013 | 15 | #8,034 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,687 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,917 |
| 2010 | 11 | #10,243 |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,219 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,985 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,588 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,705 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,683 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,568 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,796 |
| 2002 | 24 | #5,027 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,862 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,391 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,361 |
| 1990 | 48 | #2,507 |
| 1985 | 58 | #1,918 |
| 1980 | 81 | #1,488 |
| 1975 | 65 | #1,551 |
| 1970 | 56 | #1,674 |
| 1965 | 25 | #2,448 |
| 1960 | 25 | #2,413 |
| 1955 | 23 | #2,319 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | 7 | #3,907 |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | 5 | #5,517 |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Melaine
- Melaine Walker Athlete · b. 1983
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Melaine in 2025?
Melaine did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Melaine?
2,396 babies have been named Melaine in the United States since 1925, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melaine most popular?
Melaine peaked in 1981, when 83 newborns received the name.
Is Melaine a boy or girl name?
Melaine is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melaine rising or falling?
Melaine is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Melaine?
Well-known people named Melaine include Melaine Walker (athlete).