Melanie
Pronunciation: [ m-EHL-uhn-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Melanie first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 614 babies have been named Melanie in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Melanie is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,398 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,398
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Melanie
Melanie is a boy name .
Is Melanie a boy or girl name? Melanie is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,398 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #122. Melanie is more commonly used as a girl name.
Melanie is currently ranked #39,398 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Melanie include Mel, Mela, Melay, Melaie, Nie, Niey, Mey, Meie, and Melkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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