How Many People Are Named Melodie?

Complete statistics for the name Melodie in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Melodie
Very Rare
10,409
Estimated People
1 in 31,703
1 in X Americans
1956
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
10,409 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 49

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 52
Arkansas 5
Arizona 20
California 1,353
Colorado 36
Connecticut 12
Florida 406
Georgia 118
Iowa 79
Idaho 6
Illinois 336
Indiana 198
Kansas 41
Kentucky 61
Louisiana 75
Massachusetts 36
Maryland 43
Maine 5
Michigan 258
Minnesota 33
Missouri 132
Mississippi 5
Montana 16
North Carolina 200
North Dakota 6
Nebraska 15
New Jersey 35
New Mexico 10
New York 532
Ohio 467
Oklahoma 44
Oregon 33
Pennsylvania 285
South Carolina 32
Tennessee 126
Texas 741
Utah 32
Virginia 100
Washington 167
Wisconsin 79
West Virginia 9
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 28.6%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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How Many People Have the Name Melodie in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10,409 people in the United States currently share the name Melodie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 31,703 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Melodie a Common or Rare Name?

Melodie is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Melodie Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Melodie are covered in full on the Melodie name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Melodie Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Melodie in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Melodie is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Melodie Most Popular?

The name Melodie reached peak popularity in 1956, with 409 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Melodie Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Melodie across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Melodie?

Approximately 10,409 people in the United States share the name Melodie, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Melodie a rare name?

Melodie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 31,703 Americans has this name.

What does the name Melodie mean?

The meaning and origin of Melodie is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Melodie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Melodie are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Melodie most popular?

The name Melodie reached its peak in 1956, with 409 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People10,409
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 31,703
GenderFemale
Avg Age49
Peak Year1956
Male %0%
Female %100%

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