Total births
927
Girls' name · since 1955
Mele
Since 1955, U.S. Social Security records show 927 babies named Mele, peaking in 1991. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9071
- among girls today
- 927
- born since 1955
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
927 babies have been named Mele since 1955, making it today's #9071 girls' name.
Mele has 927 recorded births among girls since 1955, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #9071 as of the latest data, more common than 49% of girls, busiest in the 1990s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1955 to 2025.
- #9071 among girls today
- 927 born since 1955
- 1990s peak decade
- 49% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Mele is currently the #9071 girls' name in America, more common than 49% of girls - 927 born since 1955, peaking in the 1990s.
- #9071
- among girls today
- 927
- born since 1955
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Mele vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9071
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 49% of names given to girls today.
1990s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Mele was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
33 babies were named Mele in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
How Mele compares
927 Top 33% higher than 67% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Mele's all-time total is 143% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Mele | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 927 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 48 | 19,840 |
Mele's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Mele splits its recorded history at 1997: 55% of all births land in the more recent half, 45% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1955 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1991 peak of 33 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Mele at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1991
Current rank
#9,071
Active since
1955
Mele popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1955–2025
- Peak year (1991)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 71 years of records
Mele by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Mele's strongest decade.
217 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Mele births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 18
1960s
18 births
- 1970s 65
1970s
65 births
- 1980s
1980s
172 births
- 1990s
1990s
217 births
- 2000s
2000s
195 births
- 2010s
2010s
167 births
- 2020s
2020s
88 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 217 births (23% of all-time use).
How Mele compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Mele's total volume
Mele vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Mele by state
Where Mele concentrates geographically, total births since 1955
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 297 | 32.0% |
| #2 | Utah | | 94 | 10.1% |
| #3 | Hawaii | | 70 | 7.6% |
California share of Mele's total US births 32.0%
Even split
297 of 927 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Mele? ▼
Mele has been given to 927 babies in the U.S. since 1955, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #9071 as of the latest data. 33 babies were born in 1991, its single highest year.
When was Mele most popular? ▼
Mele was most popular in the 1990s decade with 217 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
Where is Mele most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Mele are California (297 births), Utah (94 births), Hawaii (70 births).
How long has the name Mele been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Mele since 1955 -- 71 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Mele? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Melissa, Melanie, Melinda, Melody, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Mele's data
- Mele's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (217 total births) through the 2020s (88) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Meles (297 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Mele
Nearby Names Like Mele
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Mele
Melissa Girl
#379 760,128 births
Melanie Girl
#122 262,640 births
Melinda Girl
#2099 135,822 births
Melody Girl
#91 114,914 births
Melba Girl
#11152 34,873 births
Compare Mele side by side: Mele vs Melissa Mele vs Melanie Mele vs Melinda
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1955–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Mele: #9071 Girls' Name - 927 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/mele. 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 Mele 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 June 2026.