Girls name · Illinois
Melody in Illinois
As of 2025, Melody was the #84 most common girls name in Illinois, drawn from 98 births that year. Its total reaches 5,148 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1941.
Popularity over time
Melody in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 8 | #516 |
| 1953 | 90 | #176 |
| 1965 | 77 | #216 |
| 1977 | 47 | #272 |
| 1989 | 32 | #364 |
| 2001 | 37 | #362 |
| 2013 | 72 | #189 |
| 2025 | 98 | #84 |
Rank swung between #84 (2025) and #718 (1999) in Illinois, from #516 in 1941 to #84 in 2025.
Illinois had the most Melody births in 1956, with 163. Its highest rank among girls names in Illinois was #84, in 2025.
Its highest rank in any state was #47, in Nevada in 2023. See Melody in every state →
How popular is Melody in Illinois?
As of 2025, Melody was the #84 most common girls name in Illinois, drawn from 98 births that year. Its total reaches 5,148 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1941.
How many babies are named Melody in Illinois?
98 Melody babies were born in Illinois in 2025.
What is the rank of Melody in Illinois?
Melody ranked #84 among girls names in Illinois 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.