Melanie is a popular girls' name in United States, ranking #92 in 2005 with 3,495 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2006 with 4,034 births ranking #85. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 31.2%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 529 girls born was named Melanie. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Melanie is a polished classic meaning 'dark'. It feels soft and feminine while carrying a crisp, ancient root.
The name has been used in Christian Europe for many centuries and later became very familiar in modern English-speaking countries. Its elegant sound has helped it remain approachable across generations.