Girls name · California
Melody in California
Melody was the 55th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 457 babies named Melody that year. Since 1935, California families have named 18,113 babies Melody.
Popularity over time
Melody in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 6 | 552nd |
| 1952 | 150 | 172nd |
| 1964 | 191 | 185th |
| 1976 | 125 | 219th |
| 1989 | 152 | 285th |
| 2001 | 225 | 200th |
| 2013 | 403 | 98th |
| 2025 | 457 | 55th |
Its rank among girls names in California climbed from 552nd in 1935 to 55th in 2025.
The most babies named Melody in California in a single year was 489, in 2016. Its best showing was 55th among girls names in 2025.
Across the country, Melody reached its best rank of 47th in Nevada (2023). See Melody in every state →
How popular is Melody in California?
Melody was the 55th most popular girls name in California in 2025, with 457 babies named Melody that year. Since 1935, California families have named 18,113 babies Melody.
How many babies are named Melody in California?
In 2025, 457 babies were named Melody in California. The most babies named Melody in California in a single year was 489, in 2016.
What is the rank of Melody in California?
Melody ranked 55th among girls names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 55th among girls names in 2025.
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.