Melanie Husted

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melanie Husted — Latin
180K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melanie Husted is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Melanie is a feminine given name of Latin origin. Melanie is a feminine given name derived from the Greek μελανία (melania), "blackness" and that from μέλας (melas), meaning "dark". Borne in its Latin form by two saints, Melania the Elder and her granddaughter Melania the Younger, the name was introduced to England by the Normans in its French form Melanie. However, the name only became common in English usage in the 1930s because of the popularity of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel Gone with the Wind and its 1939 film adaptation, as one of the novel's main characters was named Melanie Hamilton. The surname Husted: Bill Husted (1866–1941), American baseball player Dave Husted (born 1960), American ten-pin bowler Erik Husted (1900–1988), Danish field hockey player Ida Husted Harper (1851-1931), American suffragist, journalist, author Jon Husted (born 1967), American politician Marjorie Husted (1892–1986), American home economist Michael Husted (born 1970), American football player Otto Husted (1902–1980), Danish field hockey player Per Husted (born 1966), Danish politician Melanie is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 180K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Melanie reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Melanie

Latin

Melanie is a feminine given name derived from the Greek μελανία (melania), "blackness" and that from μέλας (melas), meaning "dark". Borne in its Latin form by two saints, Melania the Elder and her granddaughter Melania the Younger, the name was introduced to England by the Normans in its French form Melanie. However, the name only became common in English usage in the 1930s because of the popularity of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel Gone with the Wind and its 1939 film adaptation, as one of the novel's main characters was named Melanie Hamilton.

Surname: Husted

English

Bill Husted (1866–1941), American baseball player Dave Husted (born 1960), American ten-pin bowler Erik Husted (1900–1988), Danish field hockey player Ida Husted Harper (1851-1931), American suffragist, journalist, author Jon Husted (born 1967), American politician Marjorie Husted (1892–1986), American home economist Michael Husted (born 1970), American football player Otto Husted (1902–1980), Danish field hockey player Per Husted (born 1966), Danish politician

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Melanie is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Melanie by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Melanie Husted

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Melanie Husted:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Melanie?
The first name Melanie originates from Latin. Melanie is a feminine given name derived from the Greek μελανία (melania), "blackness" and that from μέλας (melas), meaning "dark". Borne in its Latin form by two saints, Melania the Elder and her granddaughter Melania the Younger, the name was introduced to England by the Normans in its French form Melanie. However, the name only became common in English usage in the 1930s because of the popularity of Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel Gone with the Wind and its 1939 film adaptation, as one of the novel's main characters was named Melanie Hamilton.
When was Melanie most popular?
The name Melanie reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Husted?
The surname Husted originates from English. Bill Husted (1866–1941), American baseball player Dave Husted (born 1960), American ten-pin bowler Erik Husted (1900–1988), Danish field hockey player Ida Husted Harper (1851-1931), American suffragist, journalist, author Jon Husted (born 1967), American politician Marjorie Husted (1892–1986), American home economist Michael Husted (born 1970), American football player Otto Husted (1902–1980), Danish field hockey player Per Husted (born 1966), Danish politician
What are the origins of the name Melanie Husted?
The name Melanie Husted combines two different traditions: the first name Melanie has Latin roots, while the surname Husted originates from English.
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