Holding steady.
Popularity of Melonee since 1920
Babies named Melonee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 31 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 85 |
| 1960s | 109 |
| 1970s | 62 |
| 1980s | 39 |
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Melonee is a rare feminine name first recorded in the United States in 1920. Its usage peaked in 1955, when it saw its highest recorded number of births, but it has never entered the top 1,000 names. The name's trajectory has been stable over the decades, with very low but consistent use. It is a modern English coinage, likely an elaborated variant of Melanie or a melodic invention. Though it has never been associated with any particular state or region, its brief mid-century spike reflects naming trends of the 1950s.
Melonee is a modern spelling variant, likely influenced by names such as Melanie (from Greek melas, melanos 'black, dark') or Melody (from Greek melōidia 'singing'). Its use in the United States dates to the early 20th century, peaking in the 1950s, but it has never been common. The name is a typical example of a mid-century invented or adapted feminine name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Loni
Sibling names for Melonee
Names that share Melonee's style, for a brother or sister.
