Melannie Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-LAN-ee / mɛˈlæniEnglish; Greek
Meaning
English: dark; Greek: honey
Historical & Cultural Background
Melannie is a variant of the name Melanie, which has roots in the Greek word 'melas,' meaning 'dark.' The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century. It is often associated with qualities of sweetness and warmth due to its Greek origins. The name has been used in various cultures, adapting to local languages and traditions.
Trend Summary
Melannie is a less common variant of Melanie, which has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melanie
- Melany
International Variants
- Melanie (French)
- Melaní (Spanish)
Famous people named Melannie
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Fictional characters named Melannie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Melannie was first seen in the United States in 1962. Melannie has ranked as high as #1301 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Arizona, Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Melannie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Melannie (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 8 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 22 |
| 1977 | 13 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 17 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 13 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 17 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 15 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 21 |
| 1999 | 22 |
| 2000 | 44 |
| 2001 | 37 |
| 2002 | 80 |
| 2003 | 68 |
| 2004 | 61 |
| 2005 | 60 |
| 2006 | 82 |
| 2007 | 68 |
| 2008 | 68 |
| 2009 | 57 |
| 2010 | 66 |
| 2011 | 69 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2013 | 73 |
| 2014 | 70 |
| 2015 | 63 |
| 2016 | 50 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 36 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 23 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 26 |
| 2024 | 23 |