Elody Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek/Germanic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Elody means 'marsh flower' or 'riches'.
Meaning of the Name Elody
Elody is a variant of Elodie, which is derived from the Greek name Elōdios meaning 'marsh flower' or 'marsh dwelling'. It is also believed to be derived from the Germanic name Alodia meaning 'wealth' or 'riches'. Elody is a feminine name with a beautiful and melodic sound.
Popularity of the Name Elody
The popularity for the name Elody peaked in popularity in the year 2021 with 29 births, which ranked number 8,327 out of 28,927 unique names for that year. Elody had the most female births in 2021 with 29, which ranked number 4,597 out of 17,628 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Elody has increased sharply over the last ten years from 10 births to 22 births, an increase of 120.00%. Among females, Elody has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 10 births to 22 births, an increase of 120.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Elody
- 10 Year Trend of Elody: 120.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Elody: 120.00%
Popularity of Elody by State
Among females, Elody was most popular in Western states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Elody. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 3211 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Elody
- Total Births of Elody: 24 (8.20%)
- Female Births of Elody: 24 (8.20%)
Given the upward trend of Elody over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.20% increase in total births, for a total of 24 births in 2024. For Females, births for Elody have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 24 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.20%.