‘Melania’ Soars in Popularity as Baby Girl Name

‘Melania’ Soars in Popularity as Baby Girl Name
First Lady Melania Trump reads a children's book at the annual Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 2, 2018. Samira Bouaou/The Epoch Times
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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First Lady Melania Trump grows in popularity in more ways than one as her first name, scarce until recently, dramatically surged in popularity last year.

In 2016, Melania was the 1650th most popular baby girl name in America, according to the Social Security Administration.
Petr Svab
Petr Svab
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Petr Svab is a reporter covering New York. Previously, he covered national topics including politics, economy, education, and law enforcement.
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