#4922024 rank
1980peak year
77,125babies named Meredith since 1880
▲ +18%5-year trend
Meredith popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Meredith mean?
From the Welsh male name Maredudd, usually explained as 'great ruler' or 'sea lord'. In America it shifted to predominantly feminine use in the 20th century.
OriginWelsh
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
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Spellings & variants
MeredyddMared
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