Declining since 1985, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Melonie since 1944
Babies named Melonie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 49 |
| 1950s | 558 |
| 1960s | 1,251 |
| 1970s | 1,468 |
| 1980s | 879 |
| 1990s | 450 |
| 2000s | 398 |
| 2010s | 303 |
| 2020s | 106 |
Meaning & origin
Melonie is a variant spelling of Melanie that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1944. It reached its peak popularity in 1973, during an era when many classic names were being creatively respelled. Since 1985, its usage has been steadily declining; in 2025, it ranked 10,107th nationally, with only about 1 in 178,585 newborn girls receiving the name. Though it never ranked among the top 1,000 names nationally, it retains a nostalgic charm tied to the mid-20th century trend of feminine, melodic names with an -ie or -y ending. Unlike Melanie, which has seen periodic revivals, Melonie has remained a rare but enduring choice.
Melonie is a variant spelling of Melanie, which ultimately derives from the Greek melas, meaning 'black' or 'dark', but has been influenced by the Latin mel 'honey' and Greek meli 'honey'. The name Melanie has been in use since the Middle Ages, mostly in France and England. The spelling Melonie became more common in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a creative respelling of Melanie.
Where Melonie is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Loni, Melon
Sibling names for Melonie
Names that share Melonie's style, for a brother or sister.
