Melody
Girl name · 271 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Melody: 271 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 23 births in 2025.
From the Greek *melōidía* meaning "singing" or "song," Melody entered English as a musical term before being adopted as a first name in the 19th century, evoking harmony and rhythm. The most famous bearer is Melody Gardot, the American jazz singer-songwriter whose emotive voice and resilience after a life-altering accident made her an international star. Musician Melody Thornton rose to fame as a member of the Pussycat Dolls, while actress Melody Thomas Scott has played Nikki Newman on *The Young and the Restless* since 1979. No major place names directly share this root, but Melody has become a popular choice in Scotland since the 1970s, often paired with siblings named Harmony or Cadence for a musical theme.
Girl 33 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202523 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #17823 babies
- Total births
- 271since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 34%vs prior 5y