Melaine Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Melaine has Greek origins and means 'dark' or 'black'. It evolved from the Greek name Melaina and has variants such as Melanie and Melina. The name is seen as unique and modern today, with no biblical relevance.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Melaine"
Pronunciation
/məˈleɪn/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Melaine is derived from the Greek name 'Melaina', which means 'black' or 'dark'. It is associated with the Greek word 'melas', meaning 'dark' or 'black'.
Meaning
dark, black
Language Evolution
Melaina (Greek), Melaine (Old French), Melaine (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Melaine gained popularity as a given name in the late 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Melanie, Melina, Mela
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Melaine is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Melaine C. R. Decker, Melaine Griffith
📊 Melaine Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Melaine Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 83 peak births in 1980
Geographic Spread
Popular across 12 US states, with strongest presence in New York
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Melaine"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Melaine"
"Melaine" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 9107th of 9107 | 5 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 6926th of 9204 | 18 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2625th of 12526 | 354 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1680th of 19264 | 912 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2392nd of 27321 | 774 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 7224th of 35406 | 252 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 12288th of 30306 | 83 |
Regional Popularity of "Melaine" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Melaine" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
95.27% 2798th/2937 |
56.53% 1969th/3483 |
54.04% 1901st/3518 |
60.34% 2440th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
88.39% 3257th/3685 |
46.75% 2092nd/4475 |
53.23% 2765th/5194 |
40.78% 2576th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Melaine"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Melaine" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Melaine" in the United States
The name Melaine is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Melaine has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Melaine' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 9107th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 6926th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2625th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1680th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2392nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 7224th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 12288th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Melaine' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.