Melody Jeffcoat

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melody Jeffcoat — Greek
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melody Jeffcoat is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Melody is a feminine given name of Greek origin. Melody is a modern English feminine given name taken from the vocabulary word melody, which is ultimately derived from the Greek μελῳδία, melōidía, "singing, chanting"). The name has been among the top one thousand names for girls in the United States since 1942 and was the 103rd most popular name for American girls in 2023. It has been increasing in popularity in the English-speaking world in recent years. It has been among the top five hundred names for girls in England and Wales since 2003 and among the top three hundred names since 2010. The surname Jeffcoat: Emma Jeffcoat (born 1994), Australian triathlete George Jeffcoat (1913–1978), American baseball player Hal Jeffcoat (1924–2007), American baseball player Harold George Jeffcoat (born 1947), American academic administrator Hollis Jeffcoat (1952–2018), American painter Jackson Jeffcoat (born 1990), American football player Jan Jeffcoat (born 1980), American television news anchor Jim Jeffcoat (born 1961), American football player John Jeffcoat, American film director Mike Jeffcoat (born 1959), American baseball player Rupert Jeffcoat (born 1970), Scottish organist Trajan Jeffcoat (born 1999), Am. Melody is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 78K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Melody reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Melody

Greek

Melody is a modern English feminine given name taken from the vocabulary word melody, which is ultimately derived from the Greek μελῳδία, melōidía, "singing, chanting"). The name has been among the top one thousand names for girls in the United States since 1942 and was the 103rd most popular name for American girls in 2023. It has been increasing in popularity in the English-speaking world in recent years. It has been among the top five hundred names for girls in England and Wales since 2003 and among the top three hundred names since 2010.

Surname: Jeffcoat

Scottish

Emma Jeffcoat (born 1994), Australian triathlete George Jeffcoat (1913–1978), American baseball player Hal Jeffcoat (1924–2007), American baseball player Harold George Jeffcoat (born 1947), American academic administrator Hollis Jeffcoat (1952–2018), American painter Jackson Jeffcoat (born 1990), American football player Jan Jeffcoat (born 1980), American television news anchor Jim Jeffcoat (born 1961), American football player John Jeffcoat, American film director Mike Jeffcoat (born 1959), American baseball player Rupert Jeffcoat (born 1970), Scottish organist Trajan Jeffcoat (born 1999), Am.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Melody is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Melody by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Melody Jeffcoat

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Melody Jeffcoat:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Melody?
The first name Melody originates from Greek. Melody is a modern English feminine given name taken from the vocabulary word melody, which is ultimately derived from the Greek μελῳδία, melōidía, "singing, chanting"). The name has been among the top one thousand names for girls in the United States since 1942 and was the 103rd most popular name for American girls in 2023. It has been increasing in popularity in the English-speaking world in recent years. It has been among the top five hundred names for girls in England and Wales since 2003 and among the top three hundred names since 2010.
When was Melody most popular?
The name Melody reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Jeffcoat?
The surname Jeffcoat originates from Scottish. Emma Jeffcoat (born 1994), Australian triathlete George Jeffcoat (1913–1978), American baseball player Hal Jeffcoat (1924–2007), American baseball player Harold George Jeffcoat (born 1947), American academic administrator Hollis Jeffcoat (1952–2018), American painter Jackson Jeffcoat (born 1990), American football player Jan Jeffcoat (born 1980), American television news anchor Jim Jeffcoat (born 1961), American football player John Jeffcoat, American film director Mike Jeffcoat (born 1959), American baseball player Rupert Jeffcoat (born 1970), Scottish organist Trajan Jeffcoat (born 1999), Am.
What are the origins of the name Melody Jeffcoat?
The name Melody Jeffcoat combines two different traditions: the first name Melody has Greek roots, while the surname Jeffcoat originates from Scottish.
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