Melody
Female name · — Stable
35,585
Total Births
1960
Peak Year
#103
Rank 2023
1942
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Melody
Melody is a female name with steady popularity in the United States. It peaked during the 1960s and has maintained relatively stable usage. About 35,585 births have been recorded with this name.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1940s | 1,493 births |
| 1950s | 6,210 births |
| 1960s | 7,261 births |
| 1970s | 4,850 births |
| 1980s | 4,011 births |
| 1990s | 2,908 births |
| 2000s | 3,843 births |
| 2010s | 3,335 births |
| 2020s | 1,674 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Melody?
Melody has been given to 35,585 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1960 with 1,092 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #103.
Is Melody a boy or girl name?
Melody is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Melody most popular?
Melody was most popular in 1960, when 1,092 babies were given this name. The name has been holding steady.
How old is the name Melody?
Melody first appeared in US records in 1942.