Girl nameCurrently #91 in the USRising
Melody
//ˈmɛlədi//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20246 lettersStarts with M
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Melody's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Melody's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Melody |
|---|---|
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1920 | 5 |
| 1922 | 5 |
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1925 | 6 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1929 | 10 |
| 1930 | 17 |
| 1931 | 10 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 13 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 18 |
| 1937 | 18 |
| 1938 | 29 |
| 1939 | 22 |
| 1940 | 26 |
| 1941 | 51 |
| 1942 | 202 |
| 1943 | 195 |
| 1944 | 200 |
| 1945 | 307 |
| 1946 | 538 |
| 1947 | 759 |
| 1948 | 739 |
| 1949 | 740 |
| 1950 | 791 |
| 1951 | 887 |
| 1952 | 1,131 |
| 1953 | 1,296 |
| 1954 | 1,546 |
| 1955 | 1,801 |
| 1956 | 2,389 |
| 1957 | 1,995 |
| 1958 | 1,752 |
| 1959 | 1,952 |
| 1960 | 2,761 |
| 1961 | 2,280 |
| 1962 | 2,031 |
| 1963 | 2,093 |
| 1964 | 1,902 |
| 1965 | 1,673 |
| 1966 | 1,712 |
| 1967 | 1,529 |
| 1968 | 1,282 |
| 1969 | 1,254 |
| 1970 | 1,182 |
| 1971 | 1,203 |
| 1972 | 1,127 |
| 1973 | 1,131 |
| 1974 | 1,205 |
| 1975 | 1,198 |
| 1976 | 1,223 |
| 1977 | 1,371 |
| 1978 | 1,335 |
| 1979 | 1,370 |
| 1980 | 1,322 |
| 1981 | 1,184 |
| 1982 | 1,120 |
| 1983 | 1,115 |
| 1984 | 1,096 |
| 1985 | 967 |
| 1986 | 943 |
| 1987 | 912 |
| 1988 | 884 |
| 1989 | 890 |
| 1990 | 867 |
| 1991 | 850 |
| 1992 | 906 |
| 1993 | 731 |
| 1994 | 730 |
| 1995 | 708 |
| 1996 | 664 |
| 1997 | 736 |
| 1998 | 708 |
| 1999 | 627 |
| 2000 | 720 |
| 2001 | 1,080 |
| 2002 | 1,045 |
| 2003 | 1,023 |
| 2004 | 1,018 |
| 2005 | 1,040 |
| 2006 | 1,107 |
| 2007 | 1,143 |
| 2008 | 1,220 |
| 2009 | 1,451 |
| 2010 | 1,575 |
| 2011 | 1,561 |
| 2012 | 1,790 |
| 2013 | 1,866 |
| 2014 | 2,065 |
| 2015 | 2,178 |
| 2016 | 2,147 |
| 2017 | 2,071 |
| 2018 | 2,160 |
| 2019 | 2,461 |
| 2020 | 2,522 |
| 2021 | 2,466 |
| 2022 | 2,572 |
| 2023 | 2,569 |
| 2024 | 2,771 |
Melody through the decades
- Melody peaked in 2024, when 2,771 babies were named Melody in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Melody has risen 61% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Melody currently ranks #91 in the US and is on the rise.