Holding steady.
Popularity of Melodye since 1943
Babies named Melodye per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 142 |
| 1950s | 385 |
| 1960s | 172 |
| 1970s | 102 |
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Melodye is a phonetic spelling of the musical name Melody. It first appeared in records in 1943, but its peak came in 1954 when it was used most frequently. In recent years, it has become rare, and the trajectory of its usage has been stable at very low numbers. While it never ranked in the top 1000 nationally, it saw modest use in the 1950s. The name has not been concentrated in any particular state, reflecting its scattered usage. As a variant of Melody, it shares the melodic association while offering a distinctive spelling.
Melodye is a respelled variant of Melody, which derives from the English word meaning a sequence of notes that is musically satisfying. The name came into use in the early 20th century, likely influenced by the musical term. It saw some popularity in the 1940s through 1960s, but has since become rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Mel, Melie, Dee
Sibling names for Melodye
Names that share Melodye's style, for a brother or sister.
