Melodi
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "song" or "melody".
Name Census estimates that about 1,844 living Americans carry the first name Melodi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Melodi today is around 33 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Melodi births was 2021 (66 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Melodi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
1.8K
~ 1 in 185,875 Americans
Peak year
2021
66 babies that year
Average age
33
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,029
Tracked since 1946
Popularity
Melodi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Melodi from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 405 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Melodi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Melodi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Melodi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Melodis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 11 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Melodi, while Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 25 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Melodi
The name Melodi is derived from the Greek word "melodia," which means "song" or "melody." It has its origins in ancient Greece, where music and poetry were highly valued and celebrated.
In Greek mythology, the Muses were the nine goddesses who presided over the arts and sciences, including music. The name Melodi could have been inspired by these divine patrons of music and the arts.
The earliest recorded use of the name Melodi dates back to the 16th century, when it appeared in various literary works and historical records. One notable example is the Italian composer and music theorist, Melodi da Palestrina (1525-1594), whose works had a significant influence on the development of Renaissance music.
Throughout history, the name Melodi has been associated with individuals who have made significant contributions to the arts, particularly music. One such person was Melodi Damrosch (1877-1950), an American conductor and composer who was the founder of the Damrosch Institute of Musical Art in New York City.
In the 19th century, the French composer Melodi Massenet (1842-1912) became renowned for his operas, including "Manon" and "Werther." His works were highly influential in the development of French grand opera.
Another notable figure was Melodi Faure (1845-1924), a French composer, pianist, and teacher who is best known for his piano compositions and art songs. His works are considered masterpieces of the Romantic era.
In the world of literature, Melodi Dickens (1812-1870) was the daughter of the famous English novelist Charles Dickens. She is known for her efforts in promoting her father's works and preserving his literary legacy.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Melodi and made significant contributions to various fields, particularly in the arts and music.
People
Melodi + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Melodi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Melodi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,844 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Melodi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 185,875 US residents.
Is Melodi a common name?
We classify Melodi as "Rare". It ranks above 93.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,018 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Melodi most popular?
The single biggest year for Melodi was 2021, when 66 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Melodi is about 33 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Melodi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Melodi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.