Melodie
2025 SSA
About Melodie
Melodie is a feminine name that represents a French-influenced spelling variation of Melody. Derived from Greek elements 'melos' (song) and 'oide' (ode), the name literally means 'song' or 'music.' This spelling variation adds a touch of European elegance to the musical name. Melodie gained modest popularity during the mid-20th century when musical names were trending. The name evokes qualities of harmony, creativity, and artistic expression. With its soft consonants and flowing vowel sounds, Melodie itself sounds musical when pronounced. While not as common as the 'Melody' spelling in English-speaking countries, this variant maintains its appeal for parents seeking a slightly distinctive twist on a recognizable and meaningful name with inherent musicality.
Pronounced MEL-uh-dee.
As of October 2026, Melodie ranked #2032 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #451 in 1956.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,043 | 96 | 53.7 |
| 2015 | #1,737 | 121 | 67.8 |
| 2016 | #2,027 | 98 | 55.3 |
| 2017 | #2,297 | 81 | 46.9 |
| 2018 | #2,184 | 86 | 50.6 |
| 2019 | #1,907 | 105 | 62.6 |
| 2020 | #2,043 | 91 | 56.3 |
| 2021 | #2,661 | 65 | 39.6 |
| 2022 | #2,459 | 74 | 45.1 |
| 2023 | #2,219 | 85 | 53 |
| 2024 | #1,811 | 111 | 68.5 |
| 2025 | #2,032 | 94 | 58.5 |
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Melodie on lists
Famous Melodies
- Ms. Melodie
stage name of Ramona Parker, American rapper
- Melodie Monrose
Martinican model
- Melodie Crittenden
American country and Christian singer
- Melodie McDaniel
American photographer
- Mélodie Zhao
Swiss pianist
- Mélodie Daoust
Canadian ice hockey player
- Mélodie Chataigner
French pair skater
Melodie in pop culture
- Melodie Klein
from the TV show "thirtysomething"
- Melodie Nesbit
character in film "The Courtship of Andy Hardy"
- Melodie Sheffield
character in the Dollanganger series by V.C. Andrews