girl's name
Melane
may-LAN (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 350
Melane is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2012 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2005, when 18 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1956.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Melane Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 6 |
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 97 |
| 2010s | 16 |
How Popular Is Melane?
In 2012, Melane was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Melane Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
How Melane Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Mélane | Mélane is a rare spelling of Melane, written with an acute accent and recorded about 30 times, mostly in France. | 30 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Melane
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melane Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melane over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melane
- French may-LAN
Sibling Names for Melane
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melane — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melane
How popular is the name Melane?
In 2012, Melane was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Melane a girl's or a boy's name?
Melane is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melane?
Melane has 2 syllables.
When was Melane most popular?
Melane peaked in 2005, when 18 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.