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How Many People Are Named Melody?
Estimated people named Melody living in the U.S. today
100,728
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 111,958
- Peak year: 2024 (2,771 births)
- Estimated living today: 100,728
Melody by age group — who carries the name today?
Melody popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Melody
Melody has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 111,958 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 100,728 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,393 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Melodys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Melody in the US?
An estimated 100,728 people named Melody are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Melody uncommon — about 1 in 3,393 Americans.
Is Melody a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Melody is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Melody most popular?
Melody peaked in 2024, when 2,771 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Melody?
Melody ranks #523 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).