Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Melody.
National Rank (2025)
#79
All-Time Peak Rank
#79 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
114,914
Unisex Distribution0.1% Boy / 99.9% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Melody Vibe: This choice is considered a Rising Star. A high-velocity modern choice demonstrating rapid, sustained growth in recent registries.
📖 The Story Behind Melody
According to SSA data, Melody achieved its highest historical rank of #79 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 3,095 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 42.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 97 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Melody scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+42.1% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record3,095Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
2yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
97Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:0
1890s:0
1900s:0
1910s:7
1920s:42
1930s:169
1940s:3,757
1950s:15,526
1960s:18,469
1970s:12,302
1980s:10,375
1990s:7,527
2000s:10,848
2010s:19,879
2020s:16,013
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesMel-o-dy
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with M, a letter used by only 7.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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