FIRST NAME
Melody
Melody is the 321st most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 86,534 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 137 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #321 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
124,355
living · #349
2020 CENSUS
86,534
living · #321
BABIES NAMED MELODY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1914–2025
20253K
As a female name, Melody peaked in 2025, when 3,095 babies were named Melody (the #79 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #20,384 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
137
living · #20,384
BABIES NAMED MELODY BY BIRTH YEAR · 1957–2018
20186
As a male name, Melody peaked in 1958, when 10 babies were named Melody (the #2752 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)