Girls name · Illinois
Melody in Illinois
Melody was the 84th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 98 babies named Melody that year. Since 1941, Illinois families have named 5,148 babies Melody.
Popularity over time
Melody in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 8 | 516th |
| 1953 | 90 | 176th |
| 1965 | 77 | 216th |
| 1977 | 47 | 272nd |
| 1989 | 32 | 364th |
| 2001 | 37 | 362nd |
| 2013 | 72 | 189th |
| 2025 | 98 | 84th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 516th in 1941 to 84th in 2025.
The most babies named Melody in Illinois in a single year was 163, in 1956. Its best showing was 84th 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 Illinois?
Melody was the 84th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 98 babies named Melody that year. Since 1941, Illinois families have named 5,148 babies Melody.
How many babies are named Melody in Illinois?
In 2025, 98 babies were named Melody in Illinois. The most babies named Melody in Illinois in a single year was 163, in 1956.
What is the rank of Melody in Illinois?
Melody ranked 84th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 84th 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.