Holding steady, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Melodee since 1933
Babies named Melodee per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 27 |
| 1940s | 261 |
| 1950s | 740 |
| 1960s | 475 |
| 1970s | 277 |
| 1980s | 174 |
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 207 |
| 2010s | 293 |
| 2020s | 148 |
Meaning & origin
Melodee is a rare spelling variation of the name Melody, first recorded in 1933. Its most popular year was 1955, when it saw its peak rank. The name has remained stable in usage since then, with a current rate of about 1 in every 123,636 births in 2025. The name has never appeared in any state's top 1000 rankings, consistent with its overall low frequency. Melodee fits within the tradition of musical names that gained popularity in the mid-20th century, a trend that saw similar names like Harmony and Lyric also emerge.
Melodee is a respelling of Melody, which derives from the Greek word 'melōidía' meaning 'singing, chanting'. The name came into use as a given name in the English-speaking world in the 20th century, influenced by the musical term. The variant 'Melodee' emerged as a phonetic spelling, often used to give a more distinctive or feminine touch.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Dee
Sibling names for Melodee
Names that share Melodee's style, for a brother or sister.
