Melrose
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Melrose
Traditionally a Scottish surname, referring to a barren heath, a bare promontory, or headland, Melrose could also be viewed as a mashup of Melanie, Melissa and Rose, as in the case of model and designer, Melrose Bickerstaff, born Melissa.
The '90s soap opera Melrose Place might once have given it a melodramatic vibe, but the association is fading, leaving Melrose a whimsy yet preppy choice, that could appeal to fans of Primrose and Marigold.
Chosen by actress Melinda Shankar for her daughter in 2026, if you do view Melrose as a compound choice, it could have the meanings "honey rose" from Melissa or Melina and "dark rose" from Melanie
Melrose is also given to boys.
Pronounced MEL-rohz.
As of October 2026, Melrose ranked #4079 for boys in US births in 1947 and #3880 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3140 for boys in 1921 and #1378 for girls in 1926.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,730 | 30 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #4,942 | 28 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #3,774 | 40 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #3,261 | 48 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #3,984 | 37 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,083 | 36 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #3,954 | 38 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #3,248 | 49 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #3,880 | 38 |
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