Melody Staton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Melody Staton — Greek
78K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Melody Staton 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 Staton: Adolphus Staton (1879 – 1964), American Sailor, Medal of Honor recipient Albert Staton (1899 - 1980), American Sportsman Bill Staton (1929–2006), American pool player and restaurateur Candi Staton (born 1940), American soul and gospel singer Cecil Staton (born 1958), American politician from Georgia Dakota Staton (1930–2007), American jazz vocalist David Alan Dave Staton (born 1968), American Baseball player Dolly Staton (born 1932), American athlete Ken Staton (born 1972) American golfer Jim Staton (1927–1993), American football player Joe Staton (born 1948), American illustrator and comic bo. 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: Staton

English

Adolphus Staton (1879 – 1964), American Sailor, Medal of Honor recipient Albert Staton (1899 - 1980), American Sportsman Bill Staton (1929–2006), American pool player and restaurateur Candi Staton (born 1940), American soul and gospel singer Cecil Staton (born 1958), American politician from Georgia Dakota Staton (1930–2007), American jazz vocalist David Alan Dave Staton (born 1968), American Baseball player Dolly Staton (born 1932), American athlete Ken Staton (born 1972) American golfer Jim Staton (1927–1993), American football player Joe Staton (born 1948), American illustrator and comic bo.

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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 Staton

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 Staton:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

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 Staton?
The surname Staton originates from English. Adolphus Staton (1879 – 1964), American Sailor, Medal of Honor recipient Albert Staton (1899 - 1980), American Sportsman Bill Staton (1929–2006), American pool player and restaurateur Candi Staton (born 1940), American soul and gospel singer Cecil Staton (born 1958), American politician from Georgia Dakota Staton (1930–2007), American jazz vocalist David Alan Dave Staton (born 1968), American Baseball player Dolly Staton (born 1932), American athlete Ken Staton (born 1972) American golfer Jim Staton (1927–1993), American football player Joe Staton (born 1948), American illustrator and comic bo.
What are the origins of the name Melody Staton?
The name Melody Staton combines two different traditions: the first name Melody has Greek roots, while the surname Staton originates from English.
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