Melony
A female given name from Ancient Greek, a less common spelling of Melanie.
Every Melony since 1945 — 4,459 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melony
Melony is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,032 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1945, 4,459 American babies have been named Melony. Its peak came in 1974, when 116 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Melony stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melony year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #7,032 |
| 2024 | 15 | #7,474 |
| 2023 | 18 | #6,582 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,524 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,190 |
| 2020 | 16 | #7,115 |
| 2019 | 35 | #4,126 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7,636 |
| 2017 | 23 | #5,613 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,805 |
| 2015 | 39 | #3,899 |
| 2014 | 40 | #3,828 |
| 2013 | 53 | #3,112 |
| 2012 | 50 | #3,305 |
| 2011 | 47 | #3,444 |
| 2010 | 71 | #2,578 |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,878 |
| 2008 | 63 | #2,847 |
| 2007 | 73 | #2,560 |
| 2006 | 54 | #3,124 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2,991 |
| 2004 | 51 | #3,055 |
| 2003 | 46 | #3,215 |
| 2002 | 46 | #3,127 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,609 |
| 2000 | 43 | #3,197 |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,942 |
| 1990 | 62 | #2,119 |
| 1985 | 62 | #1,826 |
| 1980 | 85 | #1,440 |
| 1975 | 99 | #1,171 |
| 1970 | 108 | #1,098 |
| 1965 | 71 | #1,285 |
| 1960 | 83 | #1,195 |
| 1955 | 64 | #1,266 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,843 |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,372 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Melony mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek, a less common spelling of Melanie.
How popular is the name Melony in 2025?
Melony ranked #7,032 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Melony?
4,459 babies have been named Melony in the United States since 1945, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melony most popular?
Melony peaked in 1974, when 116 newborns received the name.
Is Melony a boy or girl name?
Melony is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melony rising or falling?
Melony is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.