Girls name · California
Melanie in California
Melanie was the 77th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 363 babies named Melanie that year. Since 1940, California families have named 36,860 babies Melanie.
Popularity over time
Melanie in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 19 | 333rd |
| 1952 | 137 | 177th |
| 1964 | 356 | 111th |
| 1976 | 453 | 58th |
| 1989 | 457 | 108th |
| 2001 | 617 | 63rd |
| 2013 | 875 | 23rd |
| 2025 | 363 | 77th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 333rd in 1940 to 77th in 2025.
The most babies named Melanie in California in a single year was 1,093, in 2007. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 2012.
Across the country, Melanie reached its best rank of 9th in Hawaii (1973). See Melanie in every state →
How popular is Melanie in California?
Melanie was the 77th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 363 babies named Melanie that year. Since 1940, California families have named 36,860 babies Melanie.
How many babies are named Melanie in California?
In 2025, 363 babies were named Melanie in California. The most babies named Melanie in California in a single year was 1,093, in 2007.
What is the rank of Melanie in California?
Melanie ranked 77th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 23rd among girls names in 2012.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.