Melony
Melony is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Dark or black.
Origin and history
Melony is a spelling variant of Melanie, which derives from the Greek word 'melaina' meaning 'black' or 'dark'. It gained some popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century in the United States as an alternative phonetic spelling. In recent years, it remains a rare choice for newborn girls.
Popularity in the United States
4,459 babies in the United States have been named Melony since 1880. It ranks #2626 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1996.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.6 %)
- TX (21 %)
- NC (6.3 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 20 |
| 1950-1960 | 352 |
| 1960-1970 | 960 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,040 |
| 1980-1990 | 666 |
| 1990-2000 | 386 |
| 2000-2010 | 528 |
| 2010-2019 | 402 |
| 2020-2029 | 105 |
Nicknames
Mel, Lonie, Mellie
Fun facts
- Melony originated as a creative phonetic spelling variant of the classic Greek name Melanie.
- The name saw its peak popularity in the United States during the late 1960s and 1970s.