Holding steady, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Mellody since 1946
Babies named Mellody per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Mellody's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 82 |
| 1960s | 103 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 37 |
| 2010s | 92 |
| 2020s | 61 |
Meaning & origin
Mellody is a modern respelling of Melody, a word name derived from the Greek melōidia, meaning 'singing'. Though Melody has been used as a given name since the 19th century, the variant Mellody first appeared in U.S. records in 1946. It has remained a rare choice, never breaking into the top 5,000. As of 2025, it ranks 8,860, with 1 in every 146,115 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak popularity came in 2024, suggesting a modest recent uptick, though it remains uncommon. The spelling Mellody offers a distinctive twist on the more traditional Melody, appealing to parents seeking a familiar yet unique sound. Its trajectory is stable, reflecting consistent but low-level use over the decades.
Mellody is a variant spelling of the English word name Melody, which comes from the Greek 'melōidia' meaning 'singing' or 'chanting'. Melody entered English via Old French in the Middle Ages and became popular as a given name in the 20th century, especially in the United States. The adapted spelling 'Mellody' is a modern respelling that emerged in the mid-20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Lody
Variants: Melody
Sibling names for Mellody
Names that share Mellody's style, for a brother or sister.
