Mellie Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationMEL-ee / /ˈmɛli/English; Greek
Meaning
English: honey; Greek: 'honey bee'
Historical & Cultural Background
Mellie is often considered a diminutive of names like Melanie or Melinda. The name has roots in the English language, where it is associated with sweetness. In Greek, it relates to the word for honey, symbolizing warmth and affection. The name has gained popularity as a standalone name in recent years.
Trend Summary
Mellie has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Mel
- Melanie
- Melinda
International Variants
- Mélie (French)
- Melli (German)
Famous people named Mellie
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Fictional characters named Mellie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mellie was first seen in the United States in 1880. Mellie has ranked as high as #378 nationally, which occurred in 1895, and has been most popular in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Kentucky. In the past 5 years the name Mellie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mellie (1938)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 16 |
| 1881 | 17 |
| 1882 | 16 |
| 1883 | 21 |
| 1884 | 19 |
| 1885 | 21 |
| 1886 | 30 |
| 1887 | 28 |
| 1888 | 39 |
| 1889 | 26 |
| 1890 | 34 |
| 1891 | 26 |
| 1892 | 20 |
| 1893 | 24 |
| 1894 | 27 |
| 1895 | 48 |
| 1896 | 21 |
| 1897 | 18 |
| 1898 | 19 |
| 1899 | 31 |
| 1900 | 35 |
| 1901 | 27 |
| 1902 | 31 |
| 1903 | 23 |
| 1904 | 27 |
| 1905 | 31 |
| 1906 | 31 |
| 1907 | 28 |
| 1908 | 20 |
| 1909 | 35 |
| 1910 | 31 |
| 1911 | 25 |
| 1912 | 37 |
| 1913 | 37 |
| 1914 | 35 |
| 1915 | 39 |
| 1916 | 41 |
| 1917 | 33 |
| 1918 | 48 |
| 1919 | 47 |
| 1920 | 35 |
| 1921 | 48 |
| 1922 | 26 |
| 1923 | 47 |
| 1924 | 34 |
| 1925 | 38 |
| 1926 | 36 |
| 1927 | 30 |
| 1928 | 27 |
| 1929 | 29 |
| 1930 | 36 |
| 1931 | 38 |
| 1932 | 22 |
| 1933 | 34 |
| 1934 | 26 |
| 1935 | 26 |
| 1936 | 15 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1938 | 26 |
| 1939 | 14 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1942 | 24 |
| 1943 | 19 |
| 1944 | 12 |
| 1945 | 14 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 9 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 8 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1954 | 13 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 7 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1961 | 8 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1964 | 9 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1988 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 14 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 15 |