Mellie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Mellie is an English name that serves as a diminutive form derived from Melanie and Mellissa, meaning 'honeybee' or 'dark'. Its language evolution traces back to Greek origins. The name embodies traits of sweetness and friendliness, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in recent decades as an affectionate nickname.
The name Mellie is most popular in Mississippi, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Mellie has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Mellie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1017th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1723rd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4478th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 11241st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 27321st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 9098th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Mellie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Mellie"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛli/
Origin
English
Etymology
Mellie is often considered a diminutive form of the name 'Melanie', which has Greek origins meaning 'black' or 'dark'. It can also be derived from 'Mellissa', meaning 'honeybee' in Greek.
Meaning
honeybee, dark
Language Evolution
Melanie, Mellissa, Mellie
Historical Usage
The name Mellie gained popularity in the late 20th century as a modern diminutive and affectionate form of longer names.
Variants & Derivatives
Mel, Melanie, Mellissa
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Mellie is perceived as a sweet and endearing name with a friendly charm, often associated with warmth and approachability.
Famous People
Mellie Grant (fictional character from 'Scandal')
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Mellie"
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 "Mellie"
"Mellie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1017th of 9107 | 920 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1723rd of 9204 | 404 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 4478th of 12526 | 147 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 11241st of 19264 | 34 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 27321st of 27321 | 5 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 9098th of 30306 | 137 |
Regional Popularity of "Mellie" 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 "Mellie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
40.53% 959th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
61.28% 1442nd/2353 |
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| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Mellie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Mellie" 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.