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Melanie

in the US

There are 144,240 people with the first name "Melanie" in the United States.

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Ranking in the US

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Melanie 310
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  1. is 306th most common Matt
  2. is 307th most common Francisco
  3. is 308th most common Ana
  4. is 309th most common Gina
  5. is 310th most common Melanie
  6. is 311th most common Grace
  7. is 312th most common Regina
  8. is 313th most common Holly
  9. is 314th most common Clarence

Similar Names and Nicknames

Melani, Melany, Melania, Melanee, Melaney, Melana, Melane, Melaine, Melanio, Melannie

Most Common Last Names for Melanie

Smith, Johnson, Miller, Brown, Jones, Williams, Davis, Moore, Martin, Wilson

Meaning & History

(female) From an Old French form of Latin Melania, a derivative of the feminine form, melaina, of the Greek adjective melas ‘black, dark’. This was the name of two Roman saints of the 5th century, a grandmother and granddaughter. St Melania the Younger was a member of a rich patrician family. She led an austere and devout Christian life and, on inheriting her father's wealth, she emancipated her slaves, sold her property, and gave the proceeds to the poor. She also established several contemplative houses, including one on the Mount of Olives, to which she eventually retired. The name Melanie was introduced to England from France in the Middle Ages, but died out again. It was reintroduced and became popular in the late 20th century.

Variants: Melany, Melony, Mellony, Mel(l)oney.

Recent Searches for "Melanie" in the US

Since June 2009
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Melanie Smith (981 searches)
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