girl name
Melody
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#79 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Melody in the US, 1880–2025
Melody first appears in US records in 1914. It peaked in 2025, when 3,095 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 3,095.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Melody popular?
Near its peak Melody is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 16,013 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19,879 | |
| 2000s | 10,848 | |
| 1990s | 7,527 | |
| 1980s | 10,375 | |
| 1970s | 12,302 | |
| 1960s | 18,469 | |
| 1950s | 15,526 | |
| 1940s | 3,757 | |
| 1930s | 169 | |
| 1920s | 42 | |
| 1910s | 7 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Melody a boy or a girl name?
Melody is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Melody a popular name right now?
Melody is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Melody?
In 2025, Melody ranked #79 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Melody most popular?
Melody was most popular in 2025, when about 3,095 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.