Girl
Melody
song
About Melody
Pure musical poetry in name form, this choice speaks directly to the soul. Imagine introducing your daughter and having her name itself evoke beauty, harmony, and artistic expression. It's a name that carries an inherent optimism, suggesting someone who brings joy and creativity wherever she goes. Parents in artistic fields or those who simply value beauty and expression often gravitate toward this name.
What makes it particularly appealing is its accessibility—everyone knows how to spell it, pronounce it, and immediately understands its lovely connotation. There's nothing pretentious about it despite its inherent elegance. The name works beautifully from childhood through adulthood, never feeling too cutesy or too serious. It's simultaneously gentle and strong, simple and profound, making it a choice that will serve your daughter well throughout every chapter of her life.
Popularity of the Name Melody
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | #523 | ||||
| 1943 | #538 | ||||
| 1944 | #512 | ||||
| 1945 | #405 | ||||
| 1946 | #322 | ||||
| 1947 | #279 | ||||
| 1948 | #281 | ||||
| 1949 | #282 | ||||
| 1950 | #273 | ||||
| 1951 | #260 | ||||
| 1952 | #232 | ||||
| 1953 | #222 | ||||
| 1954 | #199 | ||||
| 1955 | #186 | ||||
| 1956 | #155 | ||||
| 1957 | #182 | ||||
| 1958 | #194 | ||||
| 1959 | #185 | ||||
| 1960 | #153 | ||||
| 1961 | #172 | ||||
| 1962 | #185 | ||||
| 1963 | #182 | #304 | |||
| 1964 | #192 | ||||
| 1965 | #198 | ||||
| 1966 | #192 | #303 | |||
| 1967 | #204 | ||||
| 1968 | #230 | ||||
| 1969 | #239 | ||||
| 1970 | #262 | ||||
| 1971 | #244 | #271 | |||
| 1972 | #242 | #344 | |||
| 1973 | #224 | #255 | |||
| 1974 | #211 | #393 | |||
| 1975 | #206 | #285 | |||
| 1976 | #199 | #265 | |||
| 1977 | #196 | #210 | |||
| 1978 | #195 | #297 | |||
| 1979 | #197 | #275 | |||
| 1980 | #199 | #373 | |||
| 1981 | #223 | #264 | |||
| 1982 | #229 | #337 | |||
| 1983 | #225 | #272 | |||
| 1984 | #234 | #295 | |||
| 1985 | #259 | #284 | |||
| 1986 | #269 | #358 | |||
| 1987 | #270 | #337 | |||
| 1988 | #283 | #352 | |||
| 1989 | #296 | #261 | |||
| 1990 | #315 | #331 | |||
| 1991 | #319 | #266 | #327 | ||
| 1992 | #308 | #201 | #312 | ||
| 1993 | #353 | #323 | #338 | ||
| 1994 | #358 | #330 | #364 | ||
| 1995 | #369 | #348 | #349 | ||
| 1996 | #399 | #365 | #342 | ||
| 1997 | #370 | #625 | #361 | #357 | |
| 1998 | #390 | #759 | #383 | #381 | |
| 1999 | #436 | #559 | #290 | #392 | |
| 2000 | #399 | #586 | #373 | #299 | |
| 2001 | #290 | #575 | #265 | ||
| 2002 | #297 | #569 | #386 | #591 | #234 |
| 2003 | #303 | #395 | #226 | ||
| 2004 | #312 | #482 | #648 | #276 | |
| 2005 | #311 | #473 | #372 | #800 | #256 |
| 2006 | #299 | #365 | #381 | #192 | |
| 2007 | #296 | #373 | #300 | #218 | |
| 2008 | #280 | #361 | #296 | #707 | #161 |
| 2009 | #226 | #321 | #259 | #703 | #186 |
| 2010 | #198 | #300 | #184 | #722 | #178 |
| 2011 | #201 | #279 | #288 | #750 | #191 |
| 2012 | #172 | #301 | #134 | #728 | #154 |
| 2013 | #172 | #263 | #213 | #570 | #208 |
| 2014 | #158 | #294 | #180 | #564 | #167 |
| 2015 | #148 | #271 | #222 | #710 | #151 |
| 2016 | #144 | #290 | #260 | #633 | #173 |
| 2017 | #144 | #317 | #288 | #822 | #171 |
| 2018 | #136 | #318 | #340 | #674 | #159 |
| 2019 | #118 | #294 | #359 | #479 | #154 |
| 2020 | #106 | #293 | #373 | #156 | |
| 2021 | #113 | #302 | #487 | #159 | |
| 2022 | #109 | #265 | #346 | #535 | #167 |
| 2023 | #103 | #242 | #169 | #376 | #182 |
| 2024 | #91 | #285 | #314 | #394 | #155 |
| 2025 | #79 | #246 | #215 | #787 | #175 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Melody
Names Similar to Melody
Nicknames for Melody
- Mel
- Melly
- Dee
- Lodi
Famous People Named Melody
| Melody Gardot | American jazz singer and songwriter |
| Melody Thomas Scott | American actress known for her role on "The Young and the Restless" |
| Melody Thornton | American singer and former member of the group The Pussycat Dolls |
| Melody Anderson | Canadian-American actress known for her role in the film "Flash Gordon" |
| Melody Patterson | American actress best known for her role in the TV series "F Troop" |
| Melody Hurd | American child actress known for her roles in "Them" and "The Girl Before" |
| Melody Miyuki Ishikawa | Japanese-American professional wrestler |
| Melody Thomas | New Zealand radio personality and author |
| Melody C. Roscher | American actress and producer |
| Melody Anderson Spaulding | American poet and author |
Characters Named Melody
| Melody Ponds | Character from the TV show "Doctor Who" |
| Melody Hansen | Character from the "Percy Jackson & The Olympians" book series |
| Melody Valentine | Character from the TV show "Josie and the Pussycats" |
| Melody Moore | Character from the novel "The Melody" by Jim Crace |
| Melody Barnes | Character from the TV series "Madam Secretary" |
| Melody Bittersweet | Character from the "Melody Bittersweet" paranormal mystery series |
| Melody Hanson | Character from the film "Scream 2" |
| Melody Perkins | Character from the TV series "Power Rangers - Lost Galaxy" |