Melodi
Every Melodi since 1946 — 2,072 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Melodi
Melodi is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,092 in 2025 with 53 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1946, 2,072 American babies have been named Melodi. Its peak came in 2021, when 66 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 Melodi stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Melodi year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | #3,092 |
| 2024 | 54 | #3,036 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,962 |
| 2022 | 56 | #2,986 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,629 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,768 |
| 2019 | 57 | #2,917 |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,379 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,604 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,804 |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,825 |
| 2014 | 43 | #3,636 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3,977 |
| 2012 | 38 | #4,034 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,645 |
| 2010 | 40 | #3,867 |
| 2009 | 18 | #7,247 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6,988 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,252 |
| 2006 | 24 | #5,656 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,686 |
| 2004 | 21 | #5,900 |
| 2003 | 21 | #5,730 |
| 2002 | 10 | #10,001 |
| 2001 | 18 | #6,230 |
| 2000 | 17 | #6,393 |
| 1995 | 16 | #5,862 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,629 |
| 1985 | 15 | #5,005 |
| 1980 | 25 | #3,382 |
| 1975 | 20 | #3,472 |
| 1970 | 25 | #2,831 |
| 1965 | 23 | #2,584 |
| 1960 | 34 | #1,968 |
| 1955 | 19 | #2,607 |
| 1950 | 5 | #5,842 |
| 1945 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Melodi in 2025?
Melodi ranked #3,092 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 53 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Melodi?
2,072 babies have been named Melodi in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Melodi most popular?
Melodi peaked in 2021, when 66 newborns received the name.
Is Melodi a boy or girl name?
Melodi is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Melodi rising or falling?
Melodi is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.