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Melanie

The name Melanie peaked for boys at #1858 in 1972. Melanie is also used for girls, ranking #122 in 2024.

The name Melanie is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "black, dark".

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Gone with the Wind inspired a generation of girls named Melanie, though it looks as though Scarlett will triumph in the end. 
 Melanie was the name of two Roman saints of the fifth century, a grandmother and granddaughter. The name was introduced to England from France in the Middle Ages. In the US, Melanie has been a steadily popular choice since the late sixties.
Trivia tidbit: Melanie Griffith was named after the character her mother, Tippi Hedren, played in Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds.

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The name Melanie is currently ranked #122 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #42 in 1972. The name is most popular in MELANIE, MELANIE, and MELANIE. Melanie is occasionally used for boys in 2017.

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