Melodie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Melodie originates from the Greek word for 'song', evolving through Latin and Old French into its current form in English. It signifies musical qualities, with no biblical relevance. The name became popular in the mid-20th century, reflecting artistic traits, and has seen variants like Melody. Today, it is viewed positively, linked to creativity and the arts.
The name Melodie is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Melodie has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Melodie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2658th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 666th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 849th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1602nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2327th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2085th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Melodie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Melodie"
Pronunciation
/ˈmɛlədi/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Melodie is derived from the Greek word 'melodia', which means 'song' or 'tune'. It is related to the concept of melody in music.
Meaning
song, tune
Language Evolution
Melodia (Latin), Melodie (Old French), Melodie (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Melodie gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine given name associated with musical qualities.
Variants & Derivatives
Melody, Melodie, Melodye
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Melodie is perceived as a whimsical and artistic name, often associated with creativity and musicality.
Famous People
Melodie Moore (singer-songwriter), Melodie Happy (author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Melodie"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Melodie"
"Melodie" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2658th of 9204 | 203 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 666th of 12526 | 3,936 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 849th of 19264 | 2,533 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1602nd of 27321 | 1,409 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2327th of 35406 | 1,223 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2085th of 30306 | 1,105 |
Regional Popularity of "Melodie" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Melodie" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.22% 1132nd/1546 |
95.76% 1490th/1556 |
- |
64.84% 1003rd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
24.79% 552nd/2227 |
30.37% 738th/2430 |
27.06% 772nd/2853 |
20.04% 556th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
29.49% 866th/2937 |
33.13% 1154th/3483 |
23.71% 834th/3518 |
23.64% 956th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
56.66% 2088th/3685 |
41.68% 1865th/4475 |
32.92% 1710th/5194 |
24.54% 1550th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
64.60% 2960th/4582 |
52.38% 2705th/5164 |
35.88% 2624th/7313 |
26.84% 2003rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
66.44% 2647th/3984 |
46.94% 2106th/4487 |
29.64% 2022nd/6822 |
35.10% 2203rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Melodie"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Melodie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.