Rising since 2004, #3,832 for girls today.
Popularity of Melrose since 1902
Babies named Melrose per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 142 |
| 1920s | 237 |
| 1930s | 148 |
| 1940s | 64 |
| 1950s | 36 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 242 |
| 2020s | 247 |
Meaning & origin
The name Melrose has seen a notable resurgence in recent years. First recorded in 1902, it remained relatively obscure for most of the 20th century. However, since 2004, its popularity has been steadily rising, peaking in 2024. In 2025, it ranked 3832nd, with about 1 in 42,297 babies receiving the name. This upward trajectory suggests a growing appreciation for place-inspired names and soft, melodic sounds. Melrose has not yet broken into the top state rankings, but its increasing use across the U.S. points to a broader trend of reviving uncommon Scottish and English place names.
Melrose is derived from a place name in the Scottish Borders, composed of Brythonic elements 'moel' (bare, bald) and 'rhos' (moor, heath). The name is also associated with Melrose Abbey, a historic monastery founded in the 12th century. As a given name, Melrose has been used occasionally since the early 20th century, likely influenced by the place name and its literary associations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Rose, Ro
Sibling names for Melrose
Names that share Melrose's style, for a brother or sister.
