Elody
Every Elody since 2009 — 360 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elody
Elody is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,361 in 2025 with 77 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2009, 360 American babies have been named Elody. Its peak came in 2025, when 77 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elody stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elody year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 77 | #2,361 |
| 2024 | 71 | #2,514 |
| 2023 | 21 | #5,811 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5,689 |
| 2021 | 29 | #4,654 |
| 2020 | 21 | #5,714 |
| 2019 | 14 | #7,857 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,198 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,191 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,050 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,176 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,187 |
| 2013 | 7 | #13,589 |
| 2012 | 10 | #10,656 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,617 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,816 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15,832 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elody in 2025?
Elody ranked #2,361 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 77 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elody?
360 babies have been named Elody in the United States since 2009, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elody most popular?
Elody peaked in 2025, when 77 newborns received the name.
Is Elody a boy or girl name?
Elody is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elody rising or falling?
Elody is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.