Meloney Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-LOH-nee / mɛˈloʊniEnglish; French
Meaning
English: dark-skinned; French: little apple
Historical & Cultural Background
Meloney is a variant of the name Melanie, which has roots in the Greek word 'melas,' meaning black or dark. The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 20th century. It is often associated with a sense of sweetness and femininity. The name has also been used in various cultural contexts, reflecting different interpretations.
Trend Summary
Meloney has seen limited popularity in the United States, with few recorded instances.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melanie
- Melani
International Variants
- Mélanie (French)
- Melania (Italian)
Famous people named Meloney
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Fictional characters named Meloney
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Meloney was first seen in the United States in 1953. Meloney has ranked as high as #1089 nationally, which occurred in 1964, and has been most popular in Texas, and California. In the past 5 years the name Meloney has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Meloney (1983)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1955 | 18 |
| 1956 | 23 |
| 1957 | 19 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 25 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1961 | 25 |
| 1962 | 35 |
| 1963 | 32 |
| 1964 | 39 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 27 |
| 1967 | 23 |
| 1968 | 26 |
| 1969 | 31 |
| 1970 | 22 |
| 1971 | 28 |
| 1972 | 35 |
| 1973 | 26 |
| 1974 | 27 |
| 1975 | 23 |
| 1976 | 20 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 25 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 16 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 6 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2014 | 9 |