Girls name · New York
Melody in New York
Melody was the 72nd most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 185 babies named Melody that year. Since 1942, New York families have named 6,550 babies Melody.
Popularity over time
Melody in New York, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 16 | 459th |
| 1954 | 124 | 214th |
| 1966 | 78 | 297th |
| 1978 | 80 | 229th |
| 1989 | 76 | 254th |
| 2001 | 63 | 285th |
| 2013 | 109 | 172nd |
| 2025 | 185 | 72nd |
Its rank among girls names in New York climbed from 459th in 1942 to 72nd in 2025.
The most babies named Melody in New York in a single year was 185, in 2025. Its best showing was 72nd 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 New York?
Melody was the 72nd most popular girls name in New York in 2025, with 185 babies named Melody that year. Since 1942, New York families have named 6,550 babies Melody.
How many babies are named Melody in New York?
In 2025, 185 babies were named Melody in New York. The most babies named Melody in New York in a single year was 185, in 2025.
What is the rank of Melody in New York?
Melody ranked 72nd among girls names in New York in 2025. Its best showing was 72nd 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.