Melonie Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-LO-nee / mɛˈloʊniGreek; English
Meaning
Greek: black; English: honey
Historical & Cultural Background
Melonie is derived from the Greek name 'Melania,' which means 'black' or 'dark.' The name gained popularity in English-speaking countries, particularly in the 20th century. It is often associated with the fruit melon, which is reflected in its phonetic similarity to the word. The name has variations that are used in different cultures.
Trend Summary
Melonie has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a peak in the late 20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melony
- Melanie
International Variants
- Melania (Italian)
- Melaní (Spanish)
Famous people named Melonie
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Fictional characters named Melonie
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Melonie was first seen in the United States in 1944. Melonie has ranked as high as #897 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Melonie has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Melonie (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1951 | 27 |
| 1952 | 30 |
| 1953 | 24 |
| 1954 | 46 |
| 1955 | 95 |
| 1956 | 81 |
| 1957 | 73 |
| 1958 | 76 |
| 1959 | 86 |
| 1960 | 113 |
| 1961 | 86 |
| 1962 | 143 |
| 1963 | 160 |
| 1964 | 130 |
| 1965 | 99 |
| 1966 | 110 |
| 1967 | 125 |
| 1968 | 139 |
| 1969 | 146 |
| 1970 | 144 |
| 1971 | 171 |
| 1972 | 159 |
| 1973 | 176 |
| 1974 | 145 |
| 1975 | 138 |
| 1976 | 143 |
| 1977 | 126 |
| 1978 | 153 |
| 1979 | 113 |
| 1980 | 138 |
| 1981 | 113 |
| 1982 | 114 |
| 1983 | 98 |
| 1984 | 90 |
| 1985 | 88 |
| 1986 | 72 |
| 1987 | 50 |
| 1988 | 50 |
| 1989 | 66 |
| 1990 | 64 |
| 1991 | 62 |
| 1992 | 50 |
| 1993 | 51 |
| 1994 | 37 |
| 1995 | 45 |
| 1996 | 39 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1999 | 42 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 2001 | 35 |
| 2002 | 42 |
| 2003 | 37 |
| 2004 | 37 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 52 |
| 2007 | 38 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2009 | 37 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 30 |
| 2012 | 43 |
| 2013 | 38 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 30 |
| 2016 | 30 |
| 2017 | 24 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 25 |
| 2020 | 29 |
| 2021 | 26 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 13 |