Melaine Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationmeh-LAYN / mɛˈleɪnFrench; Greek
Meaning
French: dark; Greek: black
Historical & Cultural Background
Melaine is a variant of the name Melanie, which has roots in both French and Greek. The name became popular in France during the Middle Ages and has been used in various forms across Europe. It is often associated with the concept of darkness or blackness, reflecting its etymological origins. The name has maintained a presence in various cultures, often linked to themes of beauty and depth.
Trend Summary
Melaine has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Melanie
- Melaina
International Variants
- Melanie (English)
- Mélanie (French)
- Melanija (Croatian)
Famous people named Melaine
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Fictional characters named Melaine
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Melaine was first seen in the United States in 1925. Melaine has ranked as high as #1032 nationally, which occurred in 1980, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Melaine has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Melaine (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1945 | 7 |
| 1946 | 5 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 10 |
| 1949 | 8 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 21 |
| 1953 | 7 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 23 |
| 1956 | 27 |
| 1957 | 22 |
| 1958 | 22 |
| 1959 | 24 |
| 1960 | 25 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 31 |
| 1963 | 33 |
| 1964 | 41 |
| 1965 | 25 |
| 1966 | 34 |
| 1967 | 34 |
| 1968 | 51 |
| 1969 | 51 |
| 1970 | 56 |
| 1971 | 60 |
| 1972 | 73 |
| 1973 | 60 |
| 1974 | 66 |
| 1975 | 65 |
| 1976 | 63 |
| 1977 | 77 |
| 1978 | 52 |
| 1979 | 62 |
| 1980 | 83 |
| 1981 | 83 |
| 1982 | 71 |
| 1983 | 59 |
| 1984 | 58 |
| 1985 | 58 |
| 1986 | 65 |
| 1987 | 48 |
| 1988 | 54 |
| 1989 | 47 |
| 1990 | 48 |
| 1991 | 45 |
| 1992 | 43 |
| 1993 | 31 |
| 1994 | 27 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 18 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 17 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 24 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 13 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 12 |
| 2007 | 11 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 10 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 15 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 7 |