Melody
Melody is a girl name that ranked #91 in the US in 2024. SSA records show it has appeared in official baby name data since 1914. Its best recorded rank was #91 in 2024.
Latest rank
#91
Peak rank
#91
Reached in 2024
Total recorded usage
101,500
Available where official count data exists
First recorded year
1914
What To Know About Melody
Parents choosing Melody often appreciate its balance of tradition and accessibility. As a girl name with English background, it carries recognizable weight without sounding overly formal.
Melody sits inside the US top 100 in 2024, so it is widely familiar without being as saturated as the very top handful of names.
SSA data shows Melody appearing in official records as far back as 1914, which gives parents a concrete sense of how long the name has been in use.
Melody is currently at its best recorded US rank, which suggests it is at or near peak visibility right now.
Popularity Trend
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Page Notes
Pronunciation: MELODY
Origin: Greek
Editorial status: published
Confidence: high
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Sources
- US Social Security Administration baby names · https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/Popularity rankings, usage history, and trend data are derived from SSA datasets.
- Behind the Name · https://www.behindthename.com/Used to cross-reference origin and pronunciation guidance.