Girls name · California
Melody in California
The SSA records 18,113 Melody births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1935. In 2025 it stood as the #55 most popular girls name, from 457 births that year.
Popularity over time
Melody in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 6 | #552 |
| 1952 | 150 | #172 |
| 1964 | 191 | #185 |
| 1976 | 125 | #219 |
| 1989 | 152 | #285 |
| 2001 | 225 | #200 |
| 2013 | 403 | #98 |
| 2025 | 457 | #55 |
California had the most Melody births in 2016, with 489. Its highest rank in California came in 2025, at #55.
Rank swung between #55 (2025) and #685 (1941) in California, from #552 in 1935 to #55 in 2025.
Nevada gave Melody its highest national rank, #47, in 2023. See Melody in every state →
How popular is Melody in California?
The SSA records 18,113 Melody births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1935. In 2025 it stood as the #55 most popular girls name, from 457 births that year.
How many babies are named Melody in California?
In 2025, 457 babies born in California were named Melody.
What is the rank of Melody in California?
Melody's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #55.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.