Total births
524
Girls' name · since 1989
Meleny
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 524 babies named Meleny, peaking in 2006. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 524
- total births
- 1989–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
Meleny sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 524 recorded since 1989.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Meleny has been recorded 524 times among girls since 1989, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2023.
- 524 total births
- 1989–2023 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 64% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
524 girls have been named Meleny since 1989, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2023.
- 524
- total births
- 1989–2023
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 64%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
64% of everyone ever named Meleny was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
42 babies were named Meleny in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Meleny's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Meleny's SSA record in two at 2005 and the more recent half accounts for 57% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 43%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1991, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 42, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Meleny at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1989
Meleny popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2023
- Peak year (2006)
- 42
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Meleny by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Meleny's strongest decade.
337 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 64% of all-time use.
Meleny births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 7
1980s
7 births
- 1990s 64
1990s
64 births
- 2000s
2000s
337 births
- 2010s 105
2010s
105 births
- 2020s 11
2020s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 337 births (64% of all-time use).
How Meleny 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 Meleny's total volume
Meleny vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Meleny by state
Where Meleny concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 146 | 27.9% |
| #2 | Texas | | 76 | 14.5% |
| #3 | New York | | 10 | 1.9% |
California share of Meleny's total US births 27.9%
Even split
146 of 524 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Meleny? ▼
Meleny has been given to 524 babies in the U.S. since 1989, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 42 babies were born in 2006, its single highest year.
When was Meleny most popular? ▼
Meleny was most popular in the 2000s decade with 337 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Meleny most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Meleny are California (146 births), Texas (76 births), New York (10 births).
How long has the name Meleny been used? ▼
Records for Meleny go back to 1989, giving 35 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Meleny? ▼
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 Meleny's data
- Meleny's decade-level peak was the 2000s (337 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Melenys (146 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 Meleny
Nearby Names Like Meleny
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Meleny
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 Meleny side by side: Meleny vs Melissa Meleny vs Melanie Meleny 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, 1989–2023 (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. "Meleny: Baby Name Since 1989 - 524 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/meleny. 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 Meleny 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.