Girls name · Illinois
Melanie in Illinois
Melanie was the 98th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 88 babies named Melanie that year. Since 1938, Illinois families have named 11,276 babies Melanie.
Popularity over time
Melanie in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 5 | 663rd |
| 1951 | 37 | 272nd |
| 1964 | 146 | 145th |
| 1976 | 165 | 96th |
| 1988 | 117 | 119th |
| 2000 | 120 | 136th |
| 2013 | 168 | 62nd |
| 2025 | 88 | 98th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 663rd in 1938 to 98th in 2025.
The most babies named Melanie in Illinois in a single year was 231, in 1972. Its best showing was 51st 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 Illinois?
Melanie was the 98th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 88 babies named Melanie that year. Since 1938, Illinois families have named 11,276 babies Melanie.
How many babies are named Melanie in Illinois?
In 2025, 88 babies were named Melanie in Illinois. The most babies named Melanie in Illinois in a single year was 231, in 1972.
What is the rank of Melanie in Illinois?
Melanie ranked 98th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 51st 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.