Melodee
Melodee is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Song, melody, or chant.
Origin and history
Melodee is a modern variant spelling of Melody, which comes from the Greek word for song or tune. It has been used steadily in the United States as a creative, phonetic alternative to the traditional spelling. Though less common than Melody, it remains recognizable and modern.
Popularity in the United States
2,722 babies in the United States have been named Melodee since 1880. It ranks #3389 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1953.
States where it is most popular
- CA (48.6 %)
- IL (15.8 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
- MN (4.9 %)
- IA (3.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 27 |
| 1940-1950 | 261 |
| 1950-1960 | 740 |
| 1960-1970 | 475 |
| 1970-1980 | 277 |
| 1980-1990 | 174 |
| 1990-2000 | 120 |
| 2000-2010 | 207 |
| 2010-2019 | 293 |
| 2020-2029 | 148 |
Nicknames
Mel, Mellie
Fun facts
- Melodee is a variant spelling of Melody designed to emphasize the long '-ee' sound at the end.
- The root words combine the Greek elements for 'song' and 'sing'.