Girls' name · since 1956
Melane
Melane has 210 recorded births since 1956 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2005 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 210
- total births
- 1956–2012
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 46%
- born in that decade
Melane sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 210 recorded since 1956.
Social Security Administration records show Melane recorded 210 times among girls since 1956, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1956 to 2012.
- 210 total births
- 1956–2012 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 46% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
Melane's 210 recorded births place it above 73% of the 72,339 girls names in the full SSA archive.
The state file records this name in 2 jurisdictions, led by Texas.
Melane's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Melane splits its recorded history at 1998: 60% of all births land in the more recent half, 40% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1962 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2005 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Melane popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1956–2012
- Peak year (2005)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Melane by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Melane's strongest decade.
97 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 46% of all-time use.
Melane births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
- 1960s
1960s
43 births
- 1970s 22
1970s
22 births
- 1990s 26
1990s
26 births
- 2000s
2000s
97 births
- 2010s 16
2010s
16 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 97 births (46% of all-time use).
Melane by state
Where Melane concentrates geographically, total births since 1956
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 4.8% |
| #2 | California | | 8 | 3.8% |
10 of 210 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Melane? ▼
When was Melane most popular? ▼
Where is Melane most popular? ▼
How long has the name Melane been used? ▼
What names are similar to Melane? ▼
What to do with Melane's data
- Melane's decade-level peak was the 2000s (97 total births); usage has since declined to 16 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Melanes (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Melane
Nearby Names Like Melane
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Melane
Compare Melane side by side: Melane vs Melissa Melane vs Melanie Melane vs Melinda
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1956–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac. "Melane: Baby Name Since 1956 - 210 Births, Peak 2005." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/melane. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Melane draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.