Melody
Melody is derived from the Greek word 'melōidía,' meaning a sweet tune or song. This musical name captures the beauty of harmonious sound and has been embraced as a given name since the mid-20th century.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,269. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,562
- 2012: 1,791
- 2013: 1,867
- 2014: 2,065
- 2015: 2,178
- 2016: 2,148
- 2017: 2,072
- 2018: 2,155
- 2019: 2,466
- 2020: 2,524
- 2021: 2,466
- 2022: 2,573
- 2023: 2,572
- 2024: 2,783
- 2025: 3,095
- 2026 (projected): 3,269
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across most languages
- •Has an inherently positive, uplifting association
- •Popular choice for families with musical interests
- •Works well in both formal and casual settings
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Statistics
114,914
Total births since 1880
2025
Peak year
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