Holding steady.
Popularity of Mellonie since 1955
Babies named Mellonie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 53 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 7 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
First recorded in 1955, Mellonie peaked in the 1970s (peak year 1970) before declining sharply; it has since remained stable at very low usage. The name has never ranked among the top 1,000 national names, and its 1-in-N frequency is negligible. Mellonie appears to be a respelling of Melanie, inspired by the 'ie' trend that produced names like Stefanie and Krystie in the same era. Without a strong tie to a particular meaning or famous bearer, Mellonie remains an obscure variant, chosen by a small number of parents drawn to its melodic sound.
Mellonie appears to be a modern English coinage, likely derived from the popular name Melanie (from Greek melania, 'darkness') or the musical term Melody. It may also be a respelling of Melanie with an 'ie' ending, fashionable in the mid-20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1955, peaking in popularity during the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mell, Lonie, Mel
Sibling names for Mellonie
Names that share Mellonie's style, for a brother or sister.
