girl's name
Melisande
may-lee-ZAHND (French)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 9
- Births on record 1,331
Melisande is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2005 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 France.
- Peaked in France in 1991, when 60 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1971.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Melisande Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 390 |
| 1990s | 395 |
| 2000s | 280 |
| 2010s | 160 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 25 |
How Popular Is Melisande?
In 2015, Melisande was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Melisande Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Melisande Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Mélisande | Mélisande is a rare spelling of Melisande, written with an acute accent and recorded about 285 times, mostly in France. | 285 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Melisande
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Melisande Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Melisande over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Melisande
- French may-lee-ZAHND
Sibling Names for Melisande
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Melisande — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Melisande
How popular is the name Melisande?
In 2015, Melisande was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Melisande a girl's or a boy's name?
Melisande is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Melisande?
Melisande has 3 syllables.
When was Melisande most popular?
Melisande peaked in 1991, when 60 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.