Unisex · #12,180 in 2026

Medley

Current Rank
#12,180
Peak Rank
#9,339 (2017)
Total Babies
50
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,339 (50 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,981 (5 total)
👧As Girl Name
2010
First Year
2023
Last Year
2017
Peak Year
#9339
Peak Rank
50
Total Count
7
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1917
First Year
1917
Last Year
1917
Peak Year
#3981
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Medley

As a girl name

Medley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2010, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 11 Medleys were born — ranking #9,339 that year. As of 2026, Medley ranks #12,180 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 50 Medleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Medley first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1917, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1917, when 5 Medleys were born — ranking #3,981 that year. As of 2026, Medley ranks #3,981 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Medleys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Medley

Phonetically similar names — useful when Medley is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Medley

What does the name Medley mean?
Medley is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2010. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Medley in 2026?
In 2026, Medley ranks #12,180 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Medley most popular?
Medley reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #9,339 that year with 11 babies given the name.
Is Medley a unisex name?
Yes — Medley is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Medleys assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Medley?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Medley include Roen, Aristea, Gentri. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Medley

Medley is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 50 births in the dataset. Medley's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #9,339. Use the chart and map above to compare Medley's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.